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Comedy Writing MA (Online)

Falmouth University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Gain the skills, tools and industry insights to push your projects to the top of the commissioning editor’s pile and get your comedy script green-lit. Who knows, you could be on the way to the BAFTAs or Emmys, writing the next Ghosts, Motherland, Fleabag or Succession. There’s a great industry need right now for new television and audio comedy writers. Throughout this online Comedy Writing course, developed by award-winning comedy producer Simon Nicholls, you’ll benefit from career guidance masterclasses from the very best in the industry. Guest speakers have included comedy legends French & Saunders, multiple award-winning writers Simon Blackwell and Holly Walsh and BAFTA-winning comedy producer Simon Mayhew-Archer.

Application deadline

09/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 6,075per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Falmouth University

  • University League Table

    62nd

  • Campus address

    Falmouth University, Falmouth Campus Reception, Woodlane, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4RH, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    52nd out of 92 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 64%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    80th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    67th

    23

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