Close icon

Personalise what you see on this page.

Choose from the options below. We'll show you information based on your current location as default.

I'M FROM

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LIVING IN

  • United States
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.

LOOKING FOR

  • Postgraduate courses
Please select so we can show the most relevant content.
Viewing as a student from United States living in United States interested in Postgraduate courses

MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media)

University of Essex

Add to favourites
University of Essex

Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop as a scriptwriter by learning with professional and award-winning dramatists. On our MA Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) you produce a varied portfolio of dramatic works, culminating in a full-length original script, whether for the stage, screen, radio or television, which will enable you to hone and develop your own unique voice. At Essex, we believe that the joint engagement of practice and theory produces a deep understanding of how drama works. We combine critical study of dramatic texts with practical workshops, so that you nurture your understanding of the scriptwriter’s craft in order to produce your own new work.This course will be of interest to those who wish to pursue a career in many areas of the arts, creative writing and media.A number of our Department of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies graduates have gone on to undertake successful careers as scholars, university lecturers, teachers, publishers, publishers’ editors, journalists, arts administrators, theatre artistic directors, drama advisers, and translators.We also offer supervision for PhD, MPhil and MA by dissertation in different literatures and various approaches to literature, covering most aspects of early modern and modern writing in English, plus a number of other languages.

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,875per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

VIEW PROFILE
The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Stu

    81st out of 92 53

    21st out of 47 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    106 54%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    85th

    31

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    111 60%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    8th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    45th

    8

Is this page useful?

Yes No

Sorry about that...

HOW CAN WE IMPROVE IT?

SUBMIT

Thanks for your feedback!