Research course
Screenwriting
Entry requirements
You will normally be expected to have at least a 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You may be invited for an interview and asked to send samples of your creative practice work.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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.
Information for international students
If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability
Fees and funding
UK students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
International students
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA by research
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Mr Andrew Vickers
- andrew.vickers@york.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1904 32 5251