MA Screenwriting (by research)

You will work from initial story idea to second draft a feature film screenplay (90-120 pages), or a fully developed pilot episode (45-60 pages), and a series bible for a television project. You will also submit an analytical essay of 3,000-5,000 words to set your creative work within its research context.

The MA by Research in Screenwriting has no taught element. You will work independently with support from your academic supervisor.

This degree is particularly aimed at individuals who wish to develop advanced research skills to enhance their undergraduate degree and/or as a prelude to developing a research-based career. As such, whilst counting as a research degree in its own right, this Masters by research may enable you to transfer to PhD study. This is provided your research project is of a sufficiently high standard and has the potential to be explored in greater depth.

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You may be invited for an interview and asked to send samples of your creative practice work.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.

English language requirements

Applying

Apply for the MA in Screenwriting by research

You will require the following supporting documents:

• Application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Degree transcript
• Two references
• Research proposal
• Sample work

The research proposal should be two pages. The first page should outline the script you plan to write while on the programme, including the title, logline, genre, setting, and overview of the story. The second page should be a personal explanation of why you want to do the MA by Research, including references to relevant films or television programmes.

We will also require a ten-page script extract as evidence of your creative work. It can be a stage play or a screenplay.