Project-based and practice-led, our courses are designed to inspire creativity while equipping you with industry focused skills

The moving image is what we're all about. If you want to write for the screen, create animated films, produce or direct fiction or documentary then immerse yourself in a Screen Academy Scotland degree programme. If you're interested in developing particular skills without committing to a degree, one of our short courses might be just what you're looking for.

For information on our short courses and training opportunities please go to the Edinburgh Skillset Screen and Media Academy Hub

We currently have five full-time degree programmes:

MFA-Advanced Film Practice
A practical, professionally oriented, project-based one-year programme for producers, writers and directors.

MA/PgDip Screen Project Development
An intensive programme for aspiring film, television and interactive media producers wanting to develop their creative and business skills as producers.

MA/PgDip Screenwriting
A challenging programme for aspiring film, television and interactive screenwriters wanting to develop their creative story telling skills.

MA and MFA Film Directing
A project-based collaborative and creatively stimulating approach to writing and directing film across the drama, documentary and fine art genres.

MA and MFA Animation
An opportunity to stretch the imagination and explore a personal vision while collaborating to produce a model-based, drawn, computer-produced or mixed live action animated film.