Playwriting & Dramaturgy [MLitt]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our Masters in Playwriting & Dramaturgy gives you a practical and theoretical engagement with the many forms of writing and production for theatre., This Masters gives you a practical and theoretical engagement with the many forms of writing and production for theatre. Blending practice, theory and history, the programme is designed for those wishing to develop playwriting skills and knowledge of script development and support, opening the way to many theatre roles, including dramaturgy. You will learn about the changing roles of the playwright and dramaturge in contemporary theatre in the UK and elsewhere around the world, and be supported to define your own creative practice while developing valuable transferable skills in research, project management and critical reflection.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £27,720 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Drama, Performance, Theatre, Acting, Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Shakespeare, Design, or Performance Studies. A 2.2 Honours degree, or a 2.1 in another subject, will be considered where supported by relevant experience. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications. Any students who wish to specialise in dramaturgy may undertake a dramaturgy work placement.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Beit Trust Postgraduate ScholarshipsFully funded
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Charles Wallace India Trust ScholarshipsPartial funding
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds