Overview

The knowledge and skills you will gain from this Scriptwriting course at Bournemouth University will enable you to pursue relevant roles in the film and television industries such as a Director, Script Supervisor, Script Editor, Scripted Development, Storyliner, Reader, Scriptwriter, Script Editor, and Creative Producer.

Key Features

Why study MA Scriptwriting at BU?

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.

Accreditation

Graduate from an International Moving Image Society (IMIS) accredited degree, awarded to practice-based courses that best prepare students for a career in the industry.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scriptwriting

Storytelling

Story Development

Approaches to Industry

Media Production Masters Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 217 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you understand English to a satisfactory level. English language requirements for this course are normally: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19668 GBP / year

≈ 19668 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11550 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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