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Master of Arts - Screenwriting

Edinburgh Napier University

Merchiston Campus — Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,540
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The MA Screenwriting was launched at Edinburgh Napier University in 2006 and has adapted and developed since then to become one of the strongest screenwriting Masters courses on offer in the UK. This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select endorsement which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries. The course is studied at the Screen Academy Scotland, a ScreenSkills recognised Film Academy. While the course is primarily for aspiring screenwriters, it is also aimed at those interested in script editing, script development and creative producing. Teaching staff are working screenwriters and producers and there are regular visits from professional writers, producers, directors and those working in script editing and development.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,540
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Merchiston Campus

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

10 Colinton Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

At Edinburgh Napier they nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world. Their innovative research provides solutions to society's challenges, their graduates leave ready for the workplace, and they have wide-ranging links with employers and business. Edinburgh Napier comprises six schools with an international focus, each committed to growing their academic reputation, delivering an excellent personalised student experience and building innovation, enterprise and citizenship. ENU has three campuses in Edinburgh offering advanced facilities for learning, teach...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.