ma screenwriting at london college of communication is one of the uk’s leading film and television scripting courses, and has a strong professional reputation. graduates of the course have gone on to receive critical acclaim, and been recognised by national and international awards. their successful careers can be followed in all areas of the industry across fields as diverse as television, film, radio, stage, web, animation, novels and computer games. what to expect ma screenwriting introduces you to the foundations of contemporary scriptwriting through practical and theoretical contexts. you’ll develop research methodologies that will become the foundation for all future practice and project development. you’ll engage in peer-to-peer reviews and the writing of reader reports, building your understanding of narratives, structure, characters and worlds while opening doors into script reading, script editing and potentially script development work. you'll have the opportunity to develop feature film, television and/or radio narratives, honing your writing voice, scriptwriting skills and research methods as you build a strong and industry-relevant portfolio. you’ll also undertake a major project, which can be within the medium of film or television, and will enable you to focus on a specialist area of interest. work experience and opportunities you’ll be encouraged to use ma screenwriting as a stepping-stone to reach your career ambitions as you explore your interests in scriptwriting and related topics. by engaging with your personal writing, you’ll develop an understanding of how to communicate with the industry you wish to work in. additionally, this will be achieved through interaction with your tutors and peers, as well as through a collaborative unit that reflects the ways in which industry relies on successful collaboration and communication. you’ll also connect with the industry directly and develop a strong understanding of how it works by exploring one of the following: masterclub - an industry networking event screenworks - a screenwriting magazine database – a detailed listing of production companies, agents and writing opportunities the masters – an interview with high-level industry personnel. the screen school also belongs to the bafta albert education partnership, which offers students the opportunity to learn about environmentally responsible working practices, their professional relevance, and their contribution to the transformation of the film and television industry. during your time on the course, you will be encouraged to engage with and achieve the albert graduate employability certificate. mode of study ma screenwriting is offered in full-time mode and runs for 45 weeks over 15 months, with a break over the summer. you will be expected to commit an average of 40 hours per week to your course, including teaching hours and independent study.