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Screenwriting at University of York - UCAS

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Course summary

You will work from initial story idea to second draft feature film screenplay or fully developed pilot episode (45-60 pages) and series bible for a television project. The MA by Research in Screenwriting has no taught element. You will work independently with support from your academic supervisor.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

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.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £2403 Year 1
EU £11100 Year 1
England £2403 Year 1
Northern Ireland £2403 Year 1
Scotland £2403 Year 1
Wales £2403 Year 1
Channel Islands £2403 Year 1
International £11100 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Screenwriting at University of York - UCAS