Overview

In this MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting at the University of St Andrews you will develop your skills in writing for radio, theatre and screen with an emphasis on your individual voice and style.

You will graduate with a portfolio of pieces and an understanding of how to approach theatres, secure commissions and work as a playwright.

The MLitt will provide you with technically-oriented tuition by leading contemporary playwrights and world-class academics, with an emphasis on best practice in recent and contemporary writing.

Highlights

Individual mentors help you to hone your creative practice and to further develop your expressive voice.

The course emphasises best practice in recent and contemporary writing, and modules are taught by award-winning professional playwrights.

Small class sizes allow for extremely high levels of individual attention.

The course is normally delivered in the Byre Theatre Studio, making full use of a professional theatre.

Students have the opportunity to meet and work with professional theatre directors, actors and writers while studying in St Andrews.

Careers

Graduates of the course have gone on to become published writers or pursue careers in a range of sectors including journalism, marketing, publishing and teaching.

Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Writing for Performance

Research Skills for Creative Writers

Performance project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree. However a candidate who demonstrates outstanding writing abilities may be accepted on the basis of an equivalent qualification (e.g. a body of published work or a relevant professional qualification), but such cases are entirely at the discretion of staff and require decanal approval.

Supplementary application to School of English (Word)

CV that includes your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date

academic critical essay of approximately 2,000 words on an English literature topic

portfolio of 10 to 15 pages of original playwriting or screenwriting

two original signed academic references on university headed paper from your most recent degree awarding institution

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25900 GBP / year

≈ 25900 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

12030 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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