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Overview
About the course
Both the MA and MFA courses of Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama provide the opportunity for you to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist, to explore your ‘voice’, to develop your confidence in your own writing and to understand the different media contexts within which you might work as a professional scriptwriter.
- Train to write drama for different media including theatre, film, television and radio
- Study the history of dramatic writing and explore its future
- Work with actors and be taught by industry professionals
Programme Structure
Course focus:
- Practice-based enquiry into techniques and processes for writing for stage and screen
- Writing projects engaging with different styles and media formats
- Creative and Critical writing
- Media and society
- Stage design
- Research into dramatic writing techniques and issues of performance in relation to theatre, cinema, television, radio and other relevant contexts
- Liberal arts
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
There is no formal closing date for direct applications to Central, but you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
180 alternative credits
Master of Fine Art in Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media (MFA): 240 credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Creative Writing Theatre & Dance View 223 other Masters in Creative Writing in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of literary and/or performance and drama studies; or a first degree and sufficient experience of either writing or drama practice; or have appropriate professional experience; or can otherwise demonstrate your potential to undertake this form of postgraduate study successfully. An offer will normally only be made after interview.
- An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in writing for dramatic media is available. During this year writers will produce two ‘calling card’ scripts and a professional development portfolio.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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