Overview

Screenwriting at Birkbeck, University of London will encourage you to write in different genres, and expect you to rewrite draft scripts with feedback and tutor support.

One distinctive feature of the programme is the fast-track core module which will allow all students enrolling on the course, including graduates in other fields, to gain detailed knowledge of screenwriting theories, conventions and formats, and develop the ability to apply these to writing practice.

Subsequent modules will deepen writing skills and knowledge of screenwriting with assignments of increasing length designed to meet industry requirements, such as feature film script and television series writing, and you will also study the discourse and practices of screenwriting.

Careers

Graduates go into careers in the creative industries, such as screenwriting, script editing and collaborating with readers/directors/producers/co-writers. Possible professions include screenwriter, creative writer, or higher education lecturer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a script writer, magazine or newspaper journalist, or English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Fast Track to Screenwriting

Final Project MA Screenwriting

History and Theory of Screenwriting

Scriptwriting in Different Genres

Writing a Draft Script

Developing a Feature Film Script

Developing a TV Series

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

More details

The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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62

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in any related subject; other qualifications will be considered.

Applications are encouraged from those with or without prior screenwriting experience.

As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit the following: Part 1: the opening ten pages of script for a film or TV drama, Part 2: a four-page feature film treatment, Part 3: any three pieces of creative text, such as a short story, an extract from a novel (five pages), an article or a poem.

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Tuition Fees

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20340 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time home students: £5,850 per year
Part-time international students: £10,170 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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