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 £4650 Year 1
Channel Islands £4650 Year 1
EU £18900 Year 1
England £4650 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4650 Year 1
Scotland £4650 Year 1
Wales £4650 Year 1
International £18900 Year 1

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