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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Screenwriting

National Film and Television School
Beaconsfield, England
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2 yearsDuration
£26,000Per Year (Intl)
£14,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MFA (PG) Screenwriting at National Film and Television School is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about advancing knowledge and professional skills. Based in Beaconsfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Could you write an award-winning film, TV drama or animation? Or devise a multi-layered narrative for a ground-breaking game? In partnership with BBC Drama - This rigorous, practical course has a long history of producing outstanding writers for film, television, animation and games, and will give you the chance to see your writing tested in production. International tuition fees are £26,000 per year, home/UK fees are £14,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Screenwriting Fundamentals and Craft
Narrative Structure and Story Development
Character Development and Dialogue
Television Drama Writing
Film Screenwriting
Animation Writing for Screen
Games Narrative Design
Professional Practice and Industry Portfolio
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementNot only did I meet wonderful tutors who helped nurture my voice as a screenwriter, it also gave me direct access to the industry which helped get my writing read by agents and led to me being signed." Laurie Nunn NFTS graduate - creator of Sex Education Slider handler Content Tabs Course outline What you'll study Entry requirements Fees and funding How to apply Programme Specification Full Course Outline The voice of the individual screenwriter is at the heart of our course. While many applican

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,000

Home Student Fee

£14,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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