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MA Film and Screen Production (Scriptwriting)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

You'll be guided through all stages of the creative content-making process to complete a short film, documentary or full-length screenplay/script on this challenging course You will be taught and mentored by staff who are experienced in the film and TV industry and knowledgeable about its opportunities for employment and commissioning. They will use their extensive professional network to help you find opportunities and placements You will join a vibrant and supportive community of creative content makers, and be encouraged to experiment, take creative risks and find your talent and voice We have high-spec film-making equipment available for you to use, including RED and ARRI digital cameras and traditional celluloid or ‘35mm’ film. We are proud to partner with Soundsnap, home to one of the largest professional sound effects libraries in the world. Used by organisations such as the BBC, Apple, Disney, and HBO, Soundsnap provides our students with free access to a vast collection of high-quality, professionally curated audio to support their work in film editing, sound design, and post-production.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    67th out of 94 9

    30th out of 45 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    116 55%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    28th

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    19th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 173
    127 73%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    11th

    16
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    7th

    14

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