Writing for Script & Screen MA

WRITING FOR SCRIPT & SCREEN MA Duration: 2 years Mode of study: Online, part-time Direct line: 01223 447713

This course is designed to equip you with the writing skills, industry knowhow, professional skills and experience of collaborative working that the ever-changing industry demands. It aims to create graduates that stand out from the crowd, and who understand how to function within a professional environment across different screen industries.

The flexible nature of the course allows you to develop your portfolio across different platforms or focus on the mediums and genres that interest you through live briefs, collaborative projects and independent research.

Why Falmouth Flexible?

Join a global community of scriptwriters and academics who write for TV, film, games, theatre and radio, and who have networks across the creative industries Write for digital platforms as well as established screen media Develop your career through a unique blend of professional focus, creative practice and academic knowledge

Core modules

Storytelling for Script & Screen Individual Script Development Workshop Writers’ Room: Collaborative Script Development Screen Industries: Professional Development Major Project

Assessments

Coursework assessment with no formal examination Portfolios, projects, online presentations and pitches

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those with an honours degree or Level 6 equivalent qualification, and proof of proficiency in English (minimum overall score of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening). We also accept a range of equivalent recognised English language qualifications. Candidates without a degree or formal qualification are still encouraged to apply.

RESEARCH AT FALMOUTH

Research and innovation at Falmouth University is built on the principle of open innovation - the idea that the grand challenges of our age can be addressed most effectively when tackled collaboratively across disciplinary boundaries.

Researchers at Falmouth apply ideas and methodologies derived from the creative industries to tackle real-world challenges in a wide range of sectors. Their creative and innovative approaches are enabling new knowledge, solutions, services and products that have a tangible impact in the world.

As a research student, you’ll join a dynamic research culture that drives the University’s academic profile and underpins its contribution to economic, social and cultural advancement. Research and innovation are central to Falmouth’s identity as a global creative university, and interdisciplinary research is positively encouraged in everything we do.

You’ll engage in a programme of independent research and/or creative work, with guidance from your supervisors. You’ll also undertake training in research methods and attend a series of seminars on research in your field, while taking part in workshops on topics such as preparing a research proposal and presentation and writing skills. If your research is practice-led, your creative work can form a significant part of your intellectual enquiry and contribute to your final thesis, alongside a written component.

Research can be carried out in any field of study that aligns to one or more of our eleven research programmes, and one of the following research themes; Digital Economy, Design Thinking or Creative Connected Communities.

Location: Direct line: Admissions: Penryn Campus 01326 255831 research@falmouth.ac.uk

Our research programmes are: • Creative Industries Futures • Dark Economies • Design for Health & Wellbeing • Digital Creativity • Digital Entrepreneurship & Financial Innovation • Inequality & Storytelling • Innovation in Rural Environments • MetaMakers • Multigenerational Living & Learning • Pedagogy Futures

Why study here?

Our cross-institutional programme enables researchers in all fields to share their work and ideas, with your supervision team likely to be drawn from more than one discipline Benefit from the Research Student Development Programme (RSDP), which offers research students support and ongoing training to enhance their studies and future careers as researchers Earn a PhD or MPhil, awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London

Duration of study

Full-time

PhD: Maximum length 4 years MPhil: Maximum length 3 years

Part-time

PhD: Maximum length 8 years MPhil: Maximum length 6 years