19 Playwriting Degree Programs

The MFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will fine-tune your ability to deliver compelling stories, characters, and scripts that grab the reader’s attention. The MFA is an intensive program that concentrates exclusively on writing, pitching, and the business side of being a professional writer. Complete a portfolio of feature and television scripts that can be used to market your skills as a writer.

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn how to make socially engaged theatre while focusing on the role of the writer within a wide range of performance contexts. Students will participate practically with the processes of writing for performance, whilst also engaging with the different theories and practices of theatre making and performance. Building on its close relationship with the Drama, Applied Theatre and Education course, Writing for Performance focuses on socially engaged practice whilst introducing students to the dramaturgical skills of writing.

Our course will help you develop the skills you need for a career in writing for the stage.

The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting provides a gateway into the professional world of writing for stage, radio, or screen. The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting is a one-year taught program run by the School of English. In this course, you will develop your skills in writing for radio, theatre, and screen with an emphasis on your voice and style.

These courses provide the opportunity for students to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist and scriptwriter, to explore their own ‘voice’ and develop their confidence as dramatists and scriptwriters, and to appreciate the specific media contexts within which professional writers work. Students will undertake practice-based enquiry into techniques and processes for writing for stage and screen. They will also work on a series of scriptwriting projects to engage with different styles and formats of production. There will also be study into writing techniques and issues of performance in relation to theatre, cinema, television and other relevant contexts.

The BFA program in Writing for Film, Television & Digital Media will teach you the skills you need to develop engaging characters and scripts. Our program is designed to offer personalized attention to your ideas, with an emphasis on industry expectations and standards. Study in a rigorous, supportive writing workshop environment. Explore original and adapted feature films, television comedy and drama, short films, and writing for other forms of digital media.

The M.F.A. in Playwriting program is designed to help students develop their craft through a combination of intensive writing, workshops, and individual mentorship. In the early stages, students focus...

The Playwriting MFA program is designed to help students develop their skills in creating compelling, original plays. It offers a combination of coursework, workshops, and productions that give studen...

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Playwriting is designed for students who want to develop their skills in creating original scripts for stage productions. The program emphasizes both the craft of writing ...

The Bachelor's in Playwriting program offers students a chance to develop their skills in writing for the stage. Students learn how to craft compelling characters, dialogue, and storylines that suit d...

The Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting program is designed to help students develop their craft through hands-on experience and mentorship. It emphasizes the importance of crafting original stories an...

The MFA program in Playwriting focuses on helping students develop their unique voice and craft stories that resonate. It offers a supportive environment where students work closely with experienced f...

The MFA in Playwriting in Theatre Arts is designed for writers who want to develop their craft and create original plays. The program offers a combination of workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and oppo...

The Master's program in Creative Writing and Media Arts with a focus on Playwriting is designed to cultivate students' skills in crafting compelling theatrical works. It offers a comprehensive curricu...

Advanced semesters provide student and early-career artists the opportunity to hone their craft and create a solid body of work with the guidance and tutelage of master teachers.