MA Scriptwriting

Course details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners, demonstrators, technicians and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Contact hours and assessment

Details of the assessment methods and contact hours for each unit of the course can be found in the programme specification.

Download the programme specification (pdf 243kb)

Why study MA Scriptwriting at BU?

• Develop Industry-Standard Skills: Advance your ideas from concept to final draft, honing your unique voice while learning to critique others' work and make industry contacts for pitching employment.
• Collaborative Environment: See your scripts come to life and contribute to peers’ projects by working closely with other students, mirroring industry practices.
• Diverse Writing Opportunities: This intense course allows you to work both in teams and individually, creating a portfolio with a distinctive authorial voice, writing in various formats and genres.
• Expert Teaching Staff: Learn from award-winning professionals with experience in Film, TV, and multiplatform projects, and benefit from regular industry guest speakers and alumni insights.
• Accredited Excellence: Join a globally recognised Department of Media Production, accredited by CILECT, IMIS, BAFTA, and RTS, ensuring high standards and industry relevance.
• Global Network and Perspective: Collaborate with peers from around the world, enriching your storytelling and creative process, and building international connections to enhance your professional network and career prospects.

Find out more about the content of this course.

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

View further information about our English language requirements.

Bournemouth University International College offers a number of pre-sessional English and preparatory programmes to prepare international students for postgraduate study at BU. Admission to the degree is guaranteed on successful completion of your course to the required level.

Costs and fees

You can find full information about the deposits required and how to pay your fees in our postgraduate fees and funding section, including details of the Postgraduate Loan (subject to the fee status).

All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Fees quoted are for tuition only unless stated otherwise. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course

Find out more about living expenses for postgraduate students