Glasgow Caledonian University · Part-time
Television Fiction Writing
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 indust…
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Department of Social Sciences, Media and Journalism · Language and area studies
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. Communication, cultural and media studies research Communications, culture and media research is joint first in Scotland for its outstanding impact (Times Higher Education). Communications, culture and media research is ranked fourth in Scotland (Times Higher Education). One hundred per cent of our communications, culture and media research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021). Seventy-three per cent of communications-related research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2021). Find out more. Your career 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.
Getting in
As the university states it
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. If you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency.
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