Program Overview
The Screenwriting at The London Film School is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Screenwriting programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["The Screenwriter\'s Craft - This unit provides an introductory and theoretical framework for the practical work with an emphasis on the writer\'s personal development. It includes an overview of dramatic principles as applied to a distinctively cinematic approach to storytelling.", "The Screenwriter\'s Practice -\\xa0This unit continues to place screenwriting within the context of craft skills, film style and the filmmaking process.", \'Writing The Feature Film -\\xa0This unit continues the series of lectures on the history of cinema with evening screenings built around debate and contact with contemporary filmmakers.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally have at least one of the following:
- A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with Honours; or\xc2\xa0
- An equivalent (international) or higher qualification; or
- An equivalent professional qualification; or
- Substantial professional experience in film or a related area.
- Completed online application form
- CV/Resume
- Personal statement (up to 750 words) \xc2\x96 more guidance is available in the online application system
- A description of your life up to the point of applying for the course (max. 1000 words)
- A 10 to 15-minute film script
- 1 to 2-page synopsis for an original feature film plus an opening sequence with dialogue
- Three half-page pitches for original features
- Two references
- A passport-sized photo
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The London Film School 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 The London Film School
The London Film School
London, United Kingdom
The London Film School is one of the world's oldest and most celebrated film schools, located in Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1956, it offers MA programmes in filmmaking and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 27 Jan 2026
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
