Study Details: 1 year full-time, 2-3 years part-time
Get the training, connections and experiences you need to make your mark in television. GCU's MA TV Fiction Writing master's degree is the only full-time master's degree focusing solely on writing TV drama for the UK.
Created in close collaboration with industry to maximise your employment opportunities, the MATV master's degree from Glasgow Caledonian University provides you with a full range of industry experiences and supports you in developing your own original drama.
Instruction from both academic experts and top TV scriptwriters in British television
Working in class on current television shows with guest speakers from those shows
Individual mentoring from experienced television professionals
Direct access to producers and commissioners
Support from a professional script doctor
Opportunity to graduate with two calling card scripts ready to take to market We'll teach you to story conference, storyline and edit scripts - all with direct input from the BBC, STV and other independent producers and writers.
Study your postgraduate master's degree with us and benefit from the university’s global reputation for academic excellence - combining academic theory with practical skills in a thriving and diverse community that shares a belief in the Common Good.
All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
International students can get information on entry requirements specific to their country in our International Study section.
Minimum academic requirement
UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent and evidence of creative writing experience.
Evidence of creative writing experience
In the personal statement section of the application form, candidates must demonstrate evidence of prior interest and/or achievement in writing fiction for television and/or the general field of creative writing.
This must be supported by samples of personal creative writing (up to three short pieces such as: short stories, scene from play or screenplay). These works do not need to have been published or performed.
Additionally, applicants must make a clear and unequivocal statement of why they wish to pursue a career in television writing.
Interview
Candidates will also be required to attend an interview as part of the application process.
Further information regarding the interview will be provided after review of a candidate's application.
English language
Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.
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With the hands-on experience offered in our MA Television Fiction Writing degree, you'll graduate uniquely prepared to launch an exciting new career in the field. GCU has built a reputation amongst employers including Warner Bros. Entertainment UK and Shed Productions for training creative and accomplished professionals who leave the TV master's degree ready to make meaningful contributions to television. You may also choose to pursue further academic work.
Researching the Television Fiction Market
Writing for an Existing Long-Running TV Drama
Story and Script Techniques
Creating Original Drama
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