MA Dramaturgy & Writing for Performance draft
London , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,520
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Creative Writing | Theater Arts
Area of study
Arts
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 19,520
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2023-05-02 | - |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-07-17 |
| 2024-01-16 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Goldsmiths' MA Dramaturgy & Writing for Performance program nurtures aspiring dramaturges and playwrights, fostering their unique writing styles and understanding of live performance. Through collaborations, industry-led final projects, and career support, graduates excel in various roles within the theatre and performance industry.
Program Outline
It focuses on the writing process for live performance and includes constant evaluation of the work in progress.
Objectives:
- Develop a distinct, individual approach as a writer and dramaturge.
- Work on projects like site-specific work, writing for specific audiences, verbatim theatre, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Develop texts for performance and refine understanding of diverse forms and contexts of live performance.
- Experienced permanent staff and visiting tutors, including Ian Rickson, April De Angelis, Duncan Macmillan, Penny Black, and Hanna Slattne.
- Interdisciplinary project opportunities with MA Performance Makers and composers from the Department of Music.
- Final project texts performed and directed by industry professionals at the Soho Theatre in London, attended by key representatives.
- High success rate for graduates in obtaining commissions, dramaturgy posts, and artistic directorships.
- Professional Orientation and career development support.
- Location in one of the world's biggest artistic and performance hubs with strong links to practitioners, networks, and venues.
Other:
- Alumni achievements: John Brittain (Olivier-winning Rotterdam), Tena Štivičić (Three Winters National Theatre), Finn Kennedy (Artistic Director, Tamasha Theatre Company), Melissa Bubnic (Beached at Soho Theatre).
Outline:
Structure:
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
- 4 compulsory modules (30 credits each)
- 30 credits of optional modules
Compulsory modules:
- Dramaturgy
- Writing Projects
- Creative Intervention in Text
- Final Project: Dramaturgy or Writing for Performance (60 credits)
Optional modules:
- List provided annually by the Department.
Course schedule:
Faculty:
- Experienced permanent staff and visiting tutors, including Ian Rickson, April De Angelis, Duncan Macmillan, Penny Black, and Hanna Slattne.
Unique approaches:
- Interdisciplinary project opportunities with MA Performance Makers and composers from the Department of Music.
- Final project texts performed and directed by industry professionals at the Soho Theatre in London.
- Professional Orientation and career development support.
Careers:
Potential career paths:
- Dramaturge
- Playwright
- Artistic Director
- Script Development (theatre and television)
- Theatre Publication
Opportunities:
- Commissions
- Awards
- Full-scale productions of work
- Professional literary management
- Entry requirements
- Fees and funding opportunities
- How to apply
- Contact information for the department
Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £10350 Home - part-time: £5175 International - full-time: £19520 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. Funding opportunities You may also be eligible to apply for AHRC funding.
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Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements:
For Home Students and EU Students:
- You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
- You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
For International Students:
- Goldsmiths accepts a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications they accept from around the world.
- If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of
- 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5
- to study this programme.
Additional Notes:
- Due to staff research commitments, not all modules may be available every year.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For international students whose first language is not English, a score of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 on the IELTS (or equivalent) is required.
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