Writing for Screen and Stage

What you will learn

You will learn how to develop scripts for screen and stage: from the conception of an idea, to the writing of a treatment, to the development of a complete script and its pitching. You will also gain an understanding of different forms, genres, histories and theories of script writing and production in national and international contexts.

You will learn how to research and develop writing projects individually and as part of a team. You will also learn about industry practices and expectations, drawing on central London’s wealth of companies and contacts, and how to build a career in the field.

How you will learn

This course is available to study full- or part-time. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening, so that you can balance studying with work and other commitments.

Teaching on this course is innovative, flexible and engaging. It is conducted in small groups and one-to-one tutorials, with writing practice and script development at the heart of the course. Your final project, which allows you develop an extended script, will be supported by one-to-one supervision and feedback.

Your learning will be supported by workshops, history and theory, alongside guest lectures from industry writers and leaders, to help you to hone your craft, successfully understand the workings of the sector and find your place within it. You will also write outlines, treatments and full scripts, so you can develop a portfolio of original projects you can use to build your career.

Highlights

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this MA Writing for Screen and Stage, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including in:

Numerous graduates from our MA courses in this subject area have gone on to work for screen and stage, as well as in other formats and genres. Graduates can pursue career paths in: