Program Overview
The Creative Writing Scriptwriting at University of East Anglia is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 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 Creative Writing Scriptwriting 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Norwich, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Creative Writing Scriptwriting 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
- Creative writing and research\nseminars
- Creative writing dissertation
- Creative writing workshop:\nscriptwriting
- Creative writing:\nscriptwriting: dramaturgy
- Creative writing:\nscriptwriting: process
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Degree Subject:\xc2\xa0UK BA (Hons) 2:1 or equivalent preferred but not essential.\xc2\xa0
- Special Entry Requirements: Sample of work
Students for whom English is a Foreign language
We welcome applications from students whose first language is not English. To ensure such students benefit from postgraduate study, we require evidence of proficiency in English. Our usual entry requirements are as follows:
- IELTS: 7.0 (minimum 6.0 in each section and 7.0 in writing)
- PTE (Pearson): 68 (minimum 55 in each section and 68 in writing)
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
Other tests, including Cambridge English exams and the Trinity Integrated Skills in English are also accepted by the university.
Special Entry Requirements
Candidates will be expected to submit a portfolio of writing for assessment - up to 30 pages of dramatic script/screenplay.
Please note that those candidates offered a place on the course will not be able to defer their offer to the next year if they are unable to take up the offer of a place, however\xc2\xa0they are welcome to reapply the next year.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of East Anglia 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 University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
Norwich, United Kingdom
University of East Anglia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months