MA Screenwriting is structured around lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. Students' creative output includes short and feature screenplays and a television series pilot script. This MA deepens the creativity of our students, embeds professional practice, encourages enterprise and enhances employability. Taught in the manner of a creative conservatoire, it prepares our graduates to forge successful and fulfilling careers in the UK and global film and television industries with confidence and flair.
Which department am I in?
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£28,500.00 (US$ 36,806)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Main Campus
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9PL, Northern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
We normally expect students to have a First or Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.