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Scriptwriting MA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 7,600 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 14,700

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Bath Spa University

    Bath Spa University began in 1852 as the Bath School of Art. This was established immediately after the Great Exhibition, and it soon developed a well-earned reputation as both one of the nation’s finest art schools as well as the alma mater of many of the country’s best artists. The school eventually became the Bath […]

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    Course Summary

    A Scriptwriting MA degree from Bath Spa University could be just what you need to make it in this extremely competitive and yet highly rewarding industry. Not only will it give you vital insight into the storyteller’s art and the craft of writing the perfect scripts and screen plays, it will give you the specific technical knowledge you need in order to navigate this insular industry. The school’s industry connections will be of great help to you as well.

    This degree can be taken at a full time, accelerated rate. However, it is generally taken at part time, allowing employed students to stay in their current positions whilst they train for greater responsibilities. It accepts post graduate students with a first degree in any field as well as those with no degree but a substantial amount of relevant working experience. In the latter case, professional training in television, film or theatrical acting is highly regarded.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 2 years at part time, but it is possible to complete the course over a single year studying full time.

    Core Modules Include:

    • Craft

    The craft of the scriptwriter is conveyed through the experiences of staff with many years of practical experience in the industry, as well as though many practical exercises.

    • Writing for Theatre and Radio

    This module will see you learning the finer points of writing for audio-only productions as well as for traditional live theatre.

    • Professional

    You need more than talent to succeed. This module will convey the professional skills required to thrive in this competitive field.

    • Screenwriting

    Writing for the screen is its own art, and the details of that art make up the bulk of this exciting module.

    • Showcase Presentation

    Showcase presentation also requires a specialised set of skills. This module will give you practice in what is required.

    • Final Script

    Preparing a script for submission is a very technical process. This module demystifies it.

    Learning And Teaching

    You’ll attend formal lectures and interactive tutorials, read independently, and do a great deal of business simulation work.  You’ll explore critical theory, attend productions and practical skills workshops. You will also explore the professional skills you’ll need to succeed. Your progress will be assessed using many different methods, including coursework as it progresses, the quality of your pitch, a realisation of your work so far and of course, the final script itself.

    Career Possibilities

    Bath Spa University’s MA in Scriptwriting was designed to make the pathway to a successful career less mysterious and less dependent on ‘lucky breaks’.  Many recent students have succeeded in their ultimate career goals. Some have even had their work published or produced whilst still attending classes. Others have become film or theatre critics, script editors, script readers or educators. In the end much of your career trajectory is down to your own interests and ambitions.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 1 year MA degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned an undergraduate degree in any field, or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section scoring less than 5.5 would qualify, for example.

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