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Master of Arts in Film (Screen Writing) University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus University of South Wales - Cardiff Campus, UK

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GBP 17900

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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72

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

MA Film is a new opportunity to study film at Postgraduate level in Cardiff. The course provides a strong general grounding in the needs of the contemporary British Film and Television industry with opportunities to develop and hone key skills via multiple pathways that lead directly different career opportunities. By combining these different disciplines, students gain the opportunity to collaborate with each other, with other USW students and with industry professionals to develop their skills to a higher level.

The MA Film (Screenwriting) pathway is designed to give you the knowledge needed to write your first feature, moving from pitch to treatment to final draft within a year. Alongside this, in your first term, you’ll be asked to write scenes that can be shot with our actors and directors as well as a ten-minute short you can pitch to the rest of the cohort. In the second term, our focus shifts to longer form storytelling. Looking at dramatic structures and series design, you’ll work in a writer’s room to shape your very own series and write an episode. The final term is entirely focused on your feature, ensuring that you leave us with a calling card script you can be proud of.

Applicants who are unsure as to which pathway they should apply for are encouraged to contact the course team for an informal discussion before making an application. Should you choose to apply for more than one pathway, your portfolio should demonstrate your interest and experience in each individual area and therefore more than one portfolio may be required.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    72 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    17900

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10224 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Extended Scholarship for Sep 2026 Intake 

    Following multiple requests from students, we have decided to extend the £500 Early CAS Scholarship for the September 2026 intake until 15 Jul 2026.
     Students who are CAS ready by 15 Jul 2026 will receive an additional £500 scholarship on top of the existing automatic USW scholarship of £2,500, increasing the total scholarship amount to £3,000.
     To be considered CAS ready, students must:
    • Fully complete CAS Shield
    • Submit all required documents
    • Clear their tuition fee deposit
     Please note that this scholarship is not applicable to ACCA courses, DBA, PhD, MPhil, Master's by Research, pre-sessional, or pathway provider courses.
     With less than a month remaining, we strongly encourage you to support your students in completing their CAS requirements as early as possible. We appreciate your continued support and partnership.

    Scholarship for Sep 2026 Intake 

    We are pleased to inform you that we have extended the Early CAS Scholarship of £500 for the September 2026 intake until 15th June 2026.

    Students who are CAS ready by 15th June 2026 will receive an additional £500 scholarship on top of the existing automatic USW scholarship of £2,500, increasing the total scholarship amount to £3,000.

    To be considered CAS ready, students must:

    • Fully complete CAS Shield
    • Submit all required documents
    • Clear their tuition fee deposit

    Please note that this scholarship is not applicable for ACCA courses, DBA, PhD, MPhil, Master’s by Research, pre-sessional, or pathway provider courses.

    Sep 2026 Intake Scholarship

    • The Chancellors International Development scholarship of £2500 will be automatically applied and reflected on the offer letter – No separate scholarship application is required
    • In the case of Bachelor’s/MEng programmes, a scholarship of £2500 will be applied each year.
    • A deposit of 50% Tuition Fees is mandatory for issuing CAS but we are accepting lower deposits to secure place
    • Payment of fees will be accepted only through the CIBC Portal
    Program Tuition Fee Scholarship Payable
    Undergraduate Degree in Business & Creative Industries (Manchester) 16,800 2,500 14,300
    Undergraduate Degree in Computing Engineering & Engineering Sciences (Manchester) 17,200 2,500 14,700
    Postgraduate (Master) in Business/MBA or Creative Industries (Manchester) 17,900 2,500 15,400

    UG and PG students are eligible for scholarships worth up to £3300 per year at USW:

    • Chancellors International Development Scholarship: £2,500 - all UG and PG students will be eligible for this automatically. Appears on offer letter and CAS.
    • Early CAS scholarship: £500 - Students who are CAS ready by May 31st for the September 2026 intake. Appears on CAS only.
    • Early payment discount: £300 – students must pay the balance of the course fee for the year to the University no later than 14 calendar days after the start date of their course. Applied in one of two ways:
    • Pay deposit in full before CAS issuance. Pay tuition fee minus £300.
    • If paying 50% deposit (min needed for CAS), student can pay balance (minus £300) within 14 days of course start date

    International Scholarships

    International Office Scholarships worth up to £2,000 are available for students who are self-funding their studies.

    You will be automatically be considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. 

    • Undergraduate (including top-ups): up to £1,500
    • Postgraduate: up to £2,000

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