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Playwriting MA, PGDip, PGCert

St Mary's University, Twickenham

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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Gain direct access to the London theatre industry and the opportunity to write your own full-length play.

Why study Playwriting?

The UK theatre scene is a world leader in the creation of new plays, showcasing the most exciting voices in drama.

On the MA Playwriting degree, you will learn the building blocks of the dramatic craft and gain practical experience of the London theatre industry, through:

  • reading and analyzing the most exciting contemporary scripts
  • attending live theatre in London and meeting theatre-makers
  • visiting lectures from industry professionals in a range of roles
  • experience of theatre research and critical writing
  • the Creative Workshop (a dynamic module across two semesters) on which you will create your own full-length thesis play
  • insight into the Business of Playwriting and starting your career.

Assessment methods

Lecture seminars are assessed through essays. The remaining modules are assessed through creative written pieces, including your final playwriting project - your very own full-length play.

Career opportunities

Drama St Mary’s graduates have gone on to work in a range of related arts industries. Our courses prepare students to find consistent, professional work in their chosen field.

The module The Business of Playwriting aims to introduce students to a range of new writing networks as well as look closely at funding for projects, commissions, publishing and being a writer every day.

Students can also exit with PGCert and PGDip awards.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(international fees)

£ 13,950per year

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

University information

St Mary's University, Twickenham

St Mary's University, Twickenham

  • University League Table

    111th

  • Campus address

    St Mary's University, Twickenham, St Mary's University, Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Hounslow, TW1 4SX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    80th out of 103 9

    55th out of 55 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    118 62%

    62nd

    15

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    36th

    32

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.03 81%

    51st

    43

  • Entry standards

    / Max 168
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    30.0 30%

    24th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.94 79%

    38th

    11

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