Screenwriting MA
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our MA Screenwriting master
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £28,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
The school considers all applications holistically. Even if minimum academic entry criteria have not been met, exceptional candidates, or those presenting excellent portfolios and/or with relevant writing experience and potential, will be assessed. For recent graduates, we usually require an Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Charles Wallace India Trust ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds
- Manchester Global Masters ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, apply early