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Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting
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BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER DEAL: Advance your Screenwriting skills with flexible UK online learning & expert tutor support

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
9 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Course Completion Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
  • Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Screenwriting is a critical skill for storytelling across film, television, digital media, and theatre. The Level 7 Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting provides a professional pathway for learners who want to develop advanced narrative techniques, character development, dialogue writing, and industry-standard formatting. This programme is ideal for aspiring writers, content creators, and media professionals seeking to enhance their Screenwriting skills.

Throughout the course, learners will explore core elements of Screenwriting, including story structure, plot development, dialogue, scene construction, character arcs, and script formatting. UK-relevant examples and case studies ensure learners can apply Screenwriting principles effectively in real-world projects. With flexible online access and tutor support, this programme enables learners to refine their Screenwriting abilities at an advanced level.

Key benefits include:

  • Develop compelling stories and narrative structures for Screenwriting

  • Strengthen dialogue, pacing, and character development skills

  • Learn screenplay formatting and industry-standard practices

  • Explore creative approaches to plot, conflict, and resolution

  • Gain insight into UK and international media contexts for Screenwriting

  • Build a portfolio of original scripts and creative works

  • Study flexibly with 24/7 access to a dedicated online learning platform

A free course completion certificate is awarded when you successfully finish the programme, giving you official recognition of your achievement.

This final sentence reinforces how mastering Screenwriting supports creative career growth and professional storytelling opportunities.

Certificates

Course Completion Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Assignment

Included in course price

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Description

This advanced programme provides comprehensive training in Screenwriting, focusing on creative, analytical, and practical aspects of writing for film, TV, and digital media. The course develops students’ abilities to craft engaging stories, construct dynamic characters, and communicate narrative effectively. Learners gain the tools necessary to succeed in UK and international creative industries as Screenwriting professionals.

The introductory lecture introduces the fundamentals of Screenwriting, including story arcs, genre conventions, and narrative theory, providing a strong foundation.

A lecture on character development explores protagonist and supporting roles, motivation, dialogue, and emotional depth, essential for effective Screenwriting.

The plot and structure lecture covers narrative pacing, scene progression, and maintaining dramatic tension in Screenwriting projects.

Another lecture focuses on formatting, industry standards, and presentation for scripts, helping learners align their Screenwriting with professional expectations.

A dedicated lecture examines dialogue techniques, subtext, and voice to enhance storytelling in both written and visual media.

The genre-focused lecture explores approaches for comedy, drama, action, and other forms, demonstrating how Screenwriting adapts to diverse media platforms.

An advanced lecture discusses pitching, feedback integration, and professional practices in Screenwriting to prepare learners for real-world creative production.

By completing this programme, learners will gain confidence, creative skill, and professional expertise in Screenwriting applicable across media projects.

Certification

Upon completion, learners receive a free course completion certificate. Optional upgrades include a premium embossed certificate, an academic transcript, and a printed hard-copy certificate suitable for professional portfolios.

Who is this course for?

  • Aspiring screenwriters and storytellers

  • Media and content creators seeking advanced Screenwriting skills

  • Students preparing for creative media or film studies

  • Creative professionals aiming to refine narrative and script skills

  • Writers exploring TV, film, or digital storytelling opportunities

  • Tutors and educators supporting creative writing or media literacy

  • Anyone passionate about mastering Screenwriting techniques

Completing this programme helps learners build a versatile Screenwriting skill set suitable for UK and global media contexts.

Requirements

  • No prior Screenwriting experience required

  • Interest in developing Screenwriting skills

  • Laptop or desktop computer

  • Basic English reading and writing ability

  • Commitment to self-directed online study

  • Optional: access to writing software or storyboarding tools

Career path

Graduates may pursue roles such as screenwriter, scriptwriter, story editor, content creator, digital media writer, or creative consultant in film, television, and online platforms.

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CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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