Postgraduate - Admission Requirements
MA Writing for Screen & Stage
Our admissions requirements to our MA programme is a minimum of
a lower second class UK Honours undergraduate degree
(2:ii), or its international equivalent, in any
discipline, from a recognised institution. In addition, we require
all candidates to submit a sample of their creative
writing and to undertake an interview with Course
Leader David Hanson.
Samples of creative writing may be any length, ranging from
short excerpts to full length screen/stageplays, to finished
portfolios of work. These may be sent electronically, or presented
as hard copies. We are looking for evidence of potential that will
then be developed throughout the duration of the 2 year course.
Please note that it is not necessary to have already completed a
portfolio of work in order to be eligible for entry to the MA
Writing for Screen & Stage.
Exceptional Entry
We offer exceptional entry to the MA Writing for Screen &
Stage for candidates who either do not meet the formal academic
requirements, or whose qualifications were obtained a significantly
long time ago and cannot provide formal evidence of these
qualifications. We recognise and value life experience and personal
motivation, as demonstrated in a candidate’s CV, sample of
creative writing, personal statement and interview. All
exceptional entry decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, at
the discretion of the Course Leader.
Together with your application form please send
us:
- Copies of transcripts and certificates from all previous
studies, i.e. secondary school and/or university certificates
- 2 letters of reference, one of which must be academic, the
second can be academic, professional or personal (cannot
be from a family member). If it is not possible to obtain
academic references these can be replaced by professional
references.
- If you are not a native English speaker,
proof of English proficiency in the form of an IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge Advanced
English certificate*
- A 300-500 word personal statement giving the reasons for
applying to the chosen course at LSFMP
- A copy of the passport photograph page
- 2 passport sized photographs
- A sample of your creative writing
- CV/Resume
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English Language Requirements
For those applicants whose native language is not English,
we require a recent pass in any of the following
qualifications:
European Union/European Economic Area Nationals
For students who are nationals of the EU/EEA countries and
English is not their native language, we require one the
following qualifications*:
Non-EU/EEA Nationals
For students who are non-EU/EEA nationals
and English is not their native language, we require one the
following qualifications in accordance with UK Border
Agency (UKBA) guidelines**:
- IELTS overall
score of 6.5 showing a minimum of a 5.5 pass in all four components
of the test
- TOEFL with 90 points,
showing a minimum pass of Reading - 18, Listening - 17, Speaking -
20, Writing - 17 (Please note that the paper-based TOEFL is not
accepted by UKBA)
- Pearson’s
Test of English with 58 points, showing a minimum pass of
51 in all four components of the test
- Cambridge
Advanced English – Grade C or above in all elements
- GCSE or A Level English at Grade C or above, studied and taken
in the UK on a student visa
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On-campus IELTS Diagnostic Test
If you live in London, or are able to visit us, we can offer you
a free Cambridge IELTS Diagnostic test. This test is offered
through Internexus English Language School and should be arranged
in advance.
Please note, this is a diagnostic test for Regent’s College
London only.
For more information, or to arrange a test, please contact us:
exrel@regents.ac.uk
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* This requirement may be waived if the
last three years of the student's education were in English. We
reserve the right to request an English test at our
discretion.
** Please note this requirement is not
only for academic purposes, but more importantly to meet the UKBA
guidelines for a Tier 4 student visa.
Page last updated 2/15/2012