Screenwriting Ravensbourne University London

Overview

Through hands-on projects, you’ll tackle real development challenges, analyse story structure, and respond to trends in film and high-end TV—creating work that is both creatively ambitious and production-ready.

Key Facts

In this MA Screenwriting course at Ravensbourne University London, you’ll explore both the craft and industry of storytelling in a fast-evolving global market. You’ll learn to shape compelling characters, build emotionally resonant narratives, and communicate your ideas with clarity and confidence.

Blending classical theory—from Aristotle to John Yorke—with contemporary practice, the course embraces adaptation, collaboration, and emerging forms. You’ll also experiment with AI-assisted development, table reads, previsualisation, and editing - understanding the screenplay as a blueprint for production.

Designed with flexibility in mind, the course is delivered one evening a week in London and one evening online—minimising time on campus while maximising time for focused writing. This model is ideal for working professionals.

You’ll workshop your writing in a supportive creative community, gaining expert feedback while developing insight into pitching, production models, and the wider screen industry. This MA prepares you for a professional career in screenwriting.