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University of East Anglia UEA: Creative Writing Scriptwriting
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Overview
Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with our MA in Creative Writing Scriptwriting that allows you to create dramatic writing across all media.
You’ll study the theory and practice of dramatic writing, analysing scripts and experimenting with a range of techniques in your original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and editing of your peers’ writing, forging a writing community in the process. Your skill as a writer, and your understanding of your chosen industry, will flourish with the professional insight that is the hallmark of our MA scriptwriting teaching.
You’ll be based in UEA’s world-famous Creative Writing department, which is part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. You’ll be taught by renowned practitioners and industry experts through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings, and performance visits. You’ll study the core conventions of drama and apply them to your own writing. You’ll write a short script for your choice of medium, building an idea from concept to realisation and exploring the modes of script development that are common practice for working writers. And you’ll write a feature-length script or equivalent as your final dissertation, under the expert supervision of a member of our faculty.
Our MA in Scriptwriting has strong links to Norwich’s vibrant arts scene. Our students have worked with Norwich Theatre, Norwich Arts Centre, High Tide Theatre Company, Norwich Film Festival and film groups such as Norfolk Screen. Their work is regularly showcased at the Garage Theatre. They’ve also written for the Sainsbury Centre, for INK New Writing Festival and have made street theatre in collaboration with The Common Lot theatre.
Graduates of the course have gone on to win BAFTAs, and become Oscar-nominated screenwriters. Our alumni include acclaimed playwrights for the stage, writers for film and TV, and others with successful careers in radio, teaching and script editing.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 30 pages of screenplay or dramatic script). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with our MA in Creative Writing Scriptwriting that allows you to create dramatic writing across all media.
You’ll study the theory and practice of dramatic writing, analysing scripts and experimenting with a range of techniques in your original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and editing of your peers’ writing, forging a writing community in the process. Your skill as a writer, and your understanding of your chosen industry, will flourish with the professional insight that is the hallmark of our MA scriptwriting teaching.
You’ll be based in UEA’s world-famous Creative Writing department, which is part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. You’ll be taught by renowned practitioners and industry experts through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings, and performance visits. You’ll study the core conventions of drama and apply them to your own writing. You’ll write a short script for your choice of medium, building an idea from concept to realisation and exploring the modes of script development that are common practice for working writers. And you’ll write a feature-length script or equivalent as your final dissertation, under the expert supervision of a member of our faculty.
Our MA in Scriptwriting has strong links to Norwich’s vibrant arts scene. Our students have worked with Norwich Theatre, Norwich Arts Centre, High Tide Theatre Company, Norwich Film Festival and film groups such as Norfolk Screen. Their work is regularly showcased at the Garage Theatre. They’ve also written for the Sainsbury Centre, for INK New Writing Festival and have made street theatre in collaboration with The Common Lot theatre.
Graduates of the course have gone on to win BAFTAs, and become Oscar-nominated screenwriters. Our alumni include acclaimed playwrights for the stage, writers for film and TV, and others with successful careers in radio, teaching and script editing.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 30 pages of screenplay or dramatic script). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with an MA in Creative Writing Scriptwriting that allows you to create dramatic writing across all media.
You’ll study the theory and practice of dramatic writing, analysing scripts and experimenting with a range of techniques in your original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and editing your peers’ writing, creating a writing community in the process. Your skill as a writer, and your understanding of your chosen industry, will grow with the professional insight that is the hallmark of our scriptwriting teaching.
You’ll be based in UEA’s world-famous Creative Writing department, which is part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (you can follow us on Instagram!). You’ll be taught by renowned practitioners and industry experts through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings, and performance visits. You’ll study the core conventions of drama and apply them to your own writing. You’ll write a short script for your choice of medium, building an idea from concept to realisation and exploring the modes of script development that are common practice for working writers. You’ll write a long script as your final dissertation, under the expert supervision of a member of our faculty.
The Scriptwriting course has strong links to Norwich’s vibrant arts scene. Our students have worked with Norwich Theatre, Norwich Arts Centre, High Tide Theatre Company, Norwich Film Festival and film groups such as Norfolk Screen. Their work is regularly showcased at the Garage Theatre. They have also written for the Sainsbury Centre, for INK New Writing Festival and a recent street theatre collaboration with the Common Lot theatre.
Graduates of the course have gone on to win BAFTAs, and become Oscar-nominated screenwriters. Our alumni include acclaimed playwrights for the stage, writers for film and TV, and others with successful careers in radio, teaching and script editing.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 30 pages of screenplay or dramatic script). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with an MA in Creative Writing Scriptwriting that allows you to create dramatic writing across all media.
You’ll study the theory and practice of dramatic writing, analysing scripts and experimenting with a range of techniques in your original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and editing your peers’ writing, creating a writing community in the process. Your skill as a writer, and your understanding of your chosen industry, will grow with the professional insight that is the hallmark of our scriptwriting teaching.
You’ll be based in UEA’s world-famous Creative Writing department, which is part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (you can follow us on Instagram!). You’ll be taught by renowned practitioners and industry experts through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings, and performance visits. You’ll study the core conventions of drama and apply them to your own writing. You’ll write a short script for your choice of medium, building an idea from concept to realisation and exploring the modes of script development that are common practice for working writers. You’ll write a long script as your final dissertation, under the expert supervision of a member of our faculty.
The Scriptwriting course has strong links to Norwich’s vibrant arts scene. Our students have worked with Norwich Theatre, Norwich Arts Centre, High Tide Theatre Company, Norwich Film Festival and film groups such as Norfolk Screen. Their work is regularly showcased at the Garage Theatre. They have also written for the Sainsbury Centre, for INK New Writing Festival and a recent street theatre collaboration with the Common Lot theatre.
Graduates of the course have gone on to win BAFTAs, and become Oscar-nominated screenwriters. Our alumni include acclaimed playwrights for the stage, writers for film and TV, and others with successful careers in radio, teaching and script editing.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 30 pages of screenplay or dramatic script). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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