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Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online)

Study Method Online
Provider Falmouth University
Start Date September 2026
Falmouth University

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Course overview

Gain the writing techniques, industry know-how, professional skills and experience of collaborative working to present your writing to the leading streamers, media companies and broadcasters. 

On this dynamic online master’s course, you will learn how to excel across different screen industries and create work that stands out from the crowd. 

Working with a global network of writers who share your drive, and taught by industry-practiced lecturers, you’ll develop a portfolio across mediums and genres that interest you. Through responding to industry standard briefs, collaborative projects and connecting with industry leaders, you will master the art of screenwriting and gain the confidence to pitch your

Job outcomes

  • Script Writer
  • Creative Writer

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What you'll learn

On this online master’s course, you will tackle the big questions of storytelling and screenwriting, develop a creative portfolio based on professional briefs and learn to how to promote yourself as a freelance screenwriter.

You will gain the professional skills needed to compete as a writer in the screen industries, including how to write treatments, create pitch decks, develop characters and setting, and pitch your ideas professionally and successfully.

By the time you graduate, you will be equipped with everything you need to excel in your chosen area of the screen industries.

Modules

The modules have been specifically designed to be studied in a non-linear order, with the order in which you’ll study the modules depending on when you begin the course

MA

You will need to complete four 30-credit modules and one 60-credit Major Project (180 credits in total). All modules on the course are compulsory and must be passed in order to complete the award.

PGDip

You will need to complete four 30-credit modules (120 credits in total), and will not complete a Major Project.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

2 Years


Based on the total learning time for the Postgraduate online courses, an average study week can be up to 25 hours. As our online courses are intended to be flexible, the time required to study will vary based on the level of study, the module week, and individual learning pace. 

Delivery

You'll learn through a blend of recorded learning content, learning activities, guest talks, tasks and discussion forums, which you'll access via our dedicated virtual learning environment. This is also where you'll find all key documentation, get course announcements and access extensive learning resources. 

Entry requirements

An honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification. 

A piece of sample writing in the form of a screenplay, formatted to an industry standard. The screenplay can be as long as you wish but should be at least 5 pages. It can be an excerpt of a larger piece of writing. You can also submit other pieces of sample writing such as short stories, plays or radio dramas along with your screenplay, to support your application. 

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Course features

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Learn about the fundamentals of storytelling as well as advanced structure theories and how these can be applied to your chosen screen medium – whether that’s writing for film, television or games 

  • Develop professional skills that will make an impression with agents, managers and commissioners

  • Collaborate with a global community of screenwriters and make meaningful connections with industry leaders and agents

  • Benefit from our industry links: previous guest speakers have included Academy Award winners Diana Ossana (Brokeback Mountain) and Terry George (Hotel Rwanda, In the Name of the Father), executive producer Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files) and David Hayter (X-Men, Watchmen), as well as executives from Sky, Netflix, Disney and Warner Bros. 

Resources and support

  • Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)

  • Accessible online audio / visual content

  • A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services

  • Access to our Employability Service

  • 24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources

  • Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning

  • Students' Union community

  • Optional in-person events

  • Invitation to attend alumni events

Assessment

Assessment provides the course team with a means of offering tailored guidance alongside advice on how to progress knowledge and skills in key areas that relate to the course Learning Outcomes. The course team will identify your strengths and weaknesses as an individual and discuss them with you throughout your time on the course. 

You will be assessed via coursework at the end of each module in the form of visual, verbal and written assignments. You will also receive regular feedback via webinars, Q&As and workshops with your peers. 

Payment options

Funding for online study is different to on-campus study. Download a course guide for information about both tuition fees and how you can fund your online study.

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About Falmouth University

Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University. With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you. Studying online at Falmouth University means you can: Join our global community of creatives defining the future. Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees. Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers. You can work while studying online The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments. Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely. Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry. Creative collaboration Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community. In-person events We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.

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