MA Screenwriting

MA Screenwriting admission requirements

Minimum qualifications for an application to be considered are a three year university degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area.

The need to follow and understand the intensive course of lectures, and the high pressure of group work make it imperative that all students must have a satisfactory knowledge of the English language.

English language requirements for EU students:

  • Evidence of such knowledge would be:
  • Minimum TOEFL at Paper Based Grade: 550 or Internet Based Test: 79+
  • IELTS score 6.0 with all components 5.5 or above

For students from the EU acceptances are conditional on a suitable knowledge of English. Students may be refused entry on presenting themselves if their command of English is considered to be insufficient.

The London Film School reserves the right to terminate the studies of, and exclude from the School, anyone it considers unsuitable to continue with the course.

In addition, for all Tier 4 student visa applicants please refer to below:

English Language requirements for UKBA Tier 4 student visa applicants

The UKBA (UK Border Agency) has revised its rules for student Tier 4 visa applications regarding English language ability.

The new rules state that international applicants whose first language is not English are required to show that they have a certain level of English ability. LFS will be unable to issue you with a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) which is required for your Tier 4 visa application until you can provide proof of the following information.

The UKBA now require that the Tier 4 applicant:

  • Is from majority English speaking country (see below) OR
  • Has completed an academic qualification, at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree which was taught in a majority English-speaking country; OR
  • Is proficient at B2 level in each of the four sub-components of language learning (reading, writing, speaking and listening).

The UKBA have identified the SELT (Secure English Language Test) results that will be acceptable. A full list of acceptable SELTs is provided on the UKBA website: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-approved-english-tests.pdf

The most common SELTs used by LFS applicants and the required levels are:

  • IELTS score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
  • TOEFL minimum scores of listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21
  • TOEIC minimum scores of listening 400, reading 385, speaking 160, writing 150

The full list of majority English speaking countries (according to the UKBA) is: Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts &Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago or the United States of America.

If you have any questions regarding the English language requirements please contact either the Admissions Manager- Annette Streete or the Student Services Manager- Lesley Edge.

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