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    Screenwriting MA

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    Manchester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £28,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    15
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Manchester, GB. Tuition is £28,500.

    About the program

    Develops skills in writing short and feature screenplays and a television series pilot script through lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Focuses on professional practice in film and television industries including pitching, story-breaking, and script editing.

    Focus: coursework
    Top 40 in Arts and Humanities (QS World University Rankings 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall grade of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £15,505.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester is £28,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester online or in-person?
    Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester is offered in-person.
    How long does Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester take to complete?
    Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper Second class honours degree
    How large is the Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester cohort?
    Screenwriting MA at University of Manchester typically enrolls around 15 students per cohort.