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Master of Arts [M.A] [Screenwriting] From Birkbeck, University of London

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Master of Arts [M.A] (Screenwriting)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Arts,

Humanities,

Writing

₹23.1 L/Yr

£22,049 /Yr

Projects may be for film or television and the Screenwriting programme at Birkbeck, University of London will encourage students to write in different genres, and expect students to rewrite draft scripts with feedback and tutor support.

One distinctive feature of the programme is the fast-track core module which will allow all students enrolling on the course, including graduates in other fields, to gain detailed knowledge of screenwriting theories, conventions and formats, and develop the ability to apply these to writing practice.

Subsequent modules will deepen writing skills and knowledge of screenwriting with assignments of increasing length designed to meet industry requirements, such as feature film script and television series writing, and students will also study the discourse and practices of screenwriting.

Central to the programme is examining how the industry works, and to this end there are six autumn industry talks with guest speakers, and a four-day summer school, which focuses on the writer working in the industry, and includes pitching and storytelling workshops, as well as guest speakers.

Event	Application Date
Application Start Date	Oct 15, 2023

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹2313381 (GBP 22049)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in any related subject; other qualifications will be considered.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
Students professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a field relevant to graduate study in the humanities will be taken into consideration positively.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

Graduation GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

If students are not from the UK and they do not already have residency here, students may need to apply for a visa.

The visa students apply for varies according to the length of students course:

Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

International students who require a Student visa should apply for their full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If students are living in the UK on a Student visa, they will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).

Career and Placement after Course

Career

Graduates go into careers in the creative industries, such as screenwriting, script editing and collaborating with readers/directors/producers/co-writers. Possible professions include screenwriter, creative writer, or higher education lecturer. This degree can also be useful in becoming a script writer, magazine or newspaper journalist, or English as a foreign language (EFL) teacher.

Advertising Copy Writer
Teaching
Media/ Film critic
Talent Agent
Agency Assistant
Script Reading
Acting and Performing
Video Game Story Writer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
1st Formations Business Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 83,936/Yr$800	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 15,738/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Chevening Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 1 Cr/Yr$100,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details