Creative Advertising MA

Push the boundaries of comedy writing to its limits. Interrogate big ideas like sex, politics, religion and family through comedy. Or just write a show that’s unashamedly stupid! There are lots of opportunities right now and a great need for new comedy writers.

Get the skills, tools and industry-focus which will push your projects to the top of the commissioning editor’s pile and see your script green-lit. Who knows, you could see yourself on the way to the BAFTAs, Oscars or Golden Globes with the next Fleabag, VEEP, Modern Family or Father Ted.

Entry requirements

equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants the subject

Why study here?

Study the work of renowned writers and directors, reflect on professional trends and learn how to seize market opportunities Be taught by a host of comedy experts including multiaward-winning TV and Radio comedy producer and Executive Producer, Simon Nicholls who is the course module leader Develop a comedy scriptwriting portfolio which will act as a calling card with which to approach comedy producers, comedy commissioners and get agent representation

Assessment method

Written assignments Visual, verbal and written works

Modules could include:

Comic Storytelling for Screen and Audio Screen Industries: Professional Development in Comedy Individual Comedy Script Development Comedy Writers’ Room: Collaborative Script Development Final Major Project

We welcome applications from those with relevant hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in tailored specifically to each module

We’ll also welcome your application if you have formal or ‘certified’ learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit

Department: School of Communication Course title: Creative Advertising MA Location: Falmouth Campus Course duration: One year full-time