Study Screenwriting MA at City St George's, University of London in the UK, School of Communication and Creativity
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What will I learn?

Realise your passion for screenwriting through a hands-on programme that develops your writing skills and teaches you how to navigate the film and media business. You will build a portfolio of creative work and pitch documents that capture the attention of agents, producers, funders and audiences.The MA Screenwriting develops dynamic writers for film, television and other audiovisual media in the age of streaming. You will learn the business of screenwriting and hone your writing skills to generate successful content across genres, features, shorts and episodic formats.The course culminates in a sustained screenplay project you write under the supervision of an industry professional. We have been teaching creative writing, screenwriting and media and communications for nearly a half century.

Which department am I in?

School of Communication and Creativity

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,780.00 (US$ 28,127) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Clerkenwell Campus

Northampton Square,

London,

Greater London,

EC1V 0HB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£21,780.00 (US$ 28,127) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Clerkenwell Campus

Northampton Square,

London,

Greater London,

EC1V 0HB, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should normally hold at least a lower second class honours degree (or international equivalent):

We also welcome applicants with relevant professional experience or those who may not meet the standard entry criteria but who can demonstrate their potential to produce written work at the requisite level.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About City St George's

City St George’s transforms the lives of 27,000 students, creates new knowledge, and supports businesses, professions, and global good in society.

  • Top 10 in England for social mobility (The ESM Index, 2024)
  • 7th in London; 26th in UK (People and Planet League, 2024/5)
  • 13th in UK for graduate prospects (CUG, 2026)
  • 36th in UK for research quality (CUG, 2026)

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