Behind every great film, series or show are great writers. This hands-on master's degree gives you the opportunity to make your voice heard in stage, screen and audio. You'll gain the tools and confidence to work in a diversity of sectors and with growing job prospects in theatre, screen and audio, there’s no better time to get into the industry.

Why study MA Scriptwriting at Middlesex University?

This course is aimed at potential and current practitioners who want to develop their writing skills, or equally those from a writing background looking to specialise.

You'll be supported in developing your writing voice and be guided on story structure and our placement opportunities working with writers will give you real life experience.

With London on your doorstep, you'll have support to work with numerous theatres, film and TV production companies, BBC4 and regional radio stations and speakers giving workshops.

This MA prepares you to go on to a wide array of careers in radio, web, TV and film in a range of roles such as:

• Reader for commissioning editors of drama/comedy
• Dramaturgy for theatre
• Literary agent

The course is particularly useful for aspiring writers, script editors, readers, agents and directors.