Overview

We’re living in a world where global creative industries are hungry for new ideas, stories and experiences. Time to add your voice.With this Writing for Theatre, Screen and Radioes degree from Royal Holloway University of London you’ll gain a broad set of skills and become equipped to write for theatre, television, film, and radio. Appreciate the similarities and differences. Learn how to take an initial idea and develop it into a finished script. Specialise in an area that interests you as the course progresses.

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Enjoy access to the many cultural amenities in London and be immersed in our vibrant communityMake use of the professional stage, screen, and sound production resources at our Egham campusWork with acclaimed published writers, respond to professional briefs and receive detailed feedback on your work

Display your work

We’ll be preparing you for a ‘portfolio career’ as a writer. You’ll be encouraged to develop a set of creative pieces for stage, screen, or radio. And this will include a substantial, original piece of work - your ‘calling card’ - to show the world what you can do.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Story
Masters’ Project
Playwriting
Screenwriting
Writing for Radio

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 UK Bachelors degree or equivalent in any subject considered.
Professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will be considered.
Applicants will be required to provide a 4-5 page script they have written, in any dramatic form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27000 GBP / year

≈ 27000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12000 GBP / year

≈ 12000 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Share your story

Display your work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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