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PostgraduatePgDip (Initial Qualification)

Writing for Script & Screen (Online)

Falmouth University
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15 monthsDuration
£7,921Per Year (Intl)
£7,921Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Falmouth University, the PgDip (Initial Qualification) Writing for Script & Screen (Online) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in languages and area studies. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 15-month full-time structure. Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative working to present your writing to the leading streamers, media companies and broadcasters. On this dynamic online master’s course, you will learn how to excel across different screen industries and create work that stands out from the crowd. Working with a global network of writers who share your drive, and taught by industry-practiced lecturers, you'll develop a portfolio across mediums and genres that interest you. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Screenwriting and Story Structure
Advanced Narrative Theory for Screen Media
Writing for Television: Format and Development
Writing for Film: Feature Development and Production
Interactive Storytelling and Games Writing
Professional Pitching and Industry Practice
Collaborative Writing Workshop and Portfolio Development
Research Methods and Critical Reflection in Screenwriting
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,921

per year

Total Course Cost (15 months)£15,842

Home Student Fee

£7,921

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Creativity in Everything Award

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£2,000scholarship value
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Cornish Bursary 2026

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About Falmouth University

Falmouth University offers Writing for Script & Screen (Online) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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