Overview

Created in close collaboration with industry to maximise your employment opportunities, the Television Fiction Writing 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 masters 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.

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 masters degree ready to make meaningful contributions to television. You may also choose to pursue further academic work. After graduation, you will enjoy a year's association with a top London agent.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Story and Script Techniques
Writing for Existing Long-Running TV Drama
Creating Original TV Drama
Researching TV Drama Markets
Independent Script Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-24 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 191 other Masters in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

121

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent and 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.
Candidates will also be required to attend and pass an interview and test as part of the application process. The test will consist of a previously unseen scripting exercise conducted under class test conditions.
Academic IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19800 GBP / year

≈ 19800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9900 GBP / year

≈ 9900 GBP / year

Additional Details

RUK: £9,900

Part-time fees:

Part-time fees are a pro rata of the full-time fee based on the number of module credits taken each trimester.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Scholarships Information

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