Students who study playwriting learn advanced techniques of composition, develop enhanced literary skills and boost their critical thinking skills. A program of study in this field may include a wide introduction into various theater arts topics such as production, direction, acting and music.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.