MA Screenwriting

You will explore the roles and responsibilities of the modern screenwriter from industrial, ethical, and creative perspectives. You will build your professional communication skills by developing and pitching a concept for a long-form project.

Dive into the craft of feature film screenwriting by analysing core principles like concept, character, and structure. With extensive support, you will outline a full feature film narrative and deliver a professionally scripted first act.

You will explore how film and television work by looking at the relationship between genre, audience, and the industry. By studying how audiences engage with screen content both globally and at home, you will learn how to apply these insights to your own creative projects and use genre to tell more impactful stories.

This module focuses on the writer as a creative collaborator. You will build deep working relationships with your peers and other disciplines to bring your scripts to life. You will develop work for a range of platforms—including client productions and web series—while learning how to navigate key industry relationships with directors, agents, and development teams.

You will learn the specific skills needed to succeed in serial storytelling. You will discover how a ‘series bible’ is created and maintained across multiple seasons, experiencing both the process of a solo writer and the collaborative environment of a professional Writer’s Room.

You will identify your place in the industry and build a professional portfolio of materials to use immediately upon graduation. By learning core entrepreneurial skills alongside specialist screenwriting knowledge, you will develop the tools needed for a long-term career. You will also pitch your Final Major Project, showing how it aligns with your career goals.

You will focus on the preparation and planning of your Final Major Project, applying your specialist skills to bring your script ideas to life. This module is largely self-directed, allowing you to explore your creative identity and produce industry-standard prep work under the guidance of a project supervisor.

This final project is your opportunity to work independently and create a signature piece of writing that showcases your development as a screenwriter. You will deliver a distinctive, industry-facing script that is based in research and reflects a diverse and inclusive world. Alongside your script, you will refine your career plan to ensure you are ready for the industry upon graduation.

Standard Entry Requirements

• Age: All applicants must be 18 years or older at the time the programme begins.
• Education: A 2:2 honours degree from a UK university or overseas equivalent.

Applicants must also submit:

A personal statement of at least 500 words. The MetFilm School online application form details the information that your personal statement must include.

Students Not Meeting Academic Requirements

Students without a degree, but who can demonstrate relevant industry experience or a degree below a 2:2 equivalent are still able to apply. They will need to submit the following:

• A professional industry reference.
• A professional CV.
• A 750 word statement of why you wish to enter the screen industries, indicating the ways in which you think they are changing.

If you meet certain criteria, you may be eligible for a contextual offer with reduced entry requirements.

Find out more about our contextual offers

Students receive the Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud License for the duration of their course. For more information, please check Equipment in the Study with Us section for your chosen course, and the Location sections for the range of equipment and learning resources available on each of our campuses.

For more information on MA Screenwriting entry requirements, language requirements, funding, and the application process please visit:

• Study with Us