Program Overview
The Screenwriting at Liverpool John Moores University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Screenwriting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Screenwriting programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Narrative theory
- Elements of screenwriting
- Redrafting and layering (V.2)
- The writer and the industry
- Major writing project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An honours degree in Media Production, Drama, Journalism, English or related programme of study. Degree classification 2:1
Applicants with a suitable background, or work experience in the film and television industry, or those who have published work or demonstrate good writing skills and a genuine passion for the medium, but without sufficient formal qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The course is suitable for candidates with varying levels of experience in creative writing, screen craft or related subjects. The current cohort comprises of writers with professional experience and others who have demonstrated a keen interest in the subject and hold equivalent expertise in an alternative, but parallel medium.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,750 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Liverpool John Moores University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Liverpool John Moores University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months