MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media)

University of Essex · Colchester, United Kingdom

MAEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) programme at University of Essex (Language, Literature, and Media (School of)) is a MA programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Media and Public Relations covers mass communication theory, strategic PR campaigns, crisis communication, media management, and digital content strategy. Students design integrated public relations strategies for corporate, government, and non-profit clients. Graduates serve as PR directors, media managers, and press officers.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £11,600/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £25,075/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 October 2027
Intake: October 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMA
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyLanguage, Literature, and Media (School of)

Official university

University of Essex

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£11,600	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£25,075	—	needs the fee

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