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MA by Research in Screenwriting

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-OCT-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

You will work from initial story idea to second draft feature film screenplay or fully developed pilot episode (45-60 pages) and series bible for a television project. You will also submit an analytical essay of 3000-5000 words to set your creative work within its research context.

The MA by Research in Screenwriting has no taught element. You will work independently with support from your academic supervisor.

This programme is also now available as a distance learning option.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 51ÊÓƵ).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    3rd out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    163 82%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    82nd

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