Overview

In Writing for Performance at University of Cambridge you’ll develop skills initially in all mediums and then be guided to choose a specific genre of script-making for the final project. You’ll develop the capacity to critically reflect on your own work, the work of your peer-group, and that of other professional writers.

Master creative writing across performance mediums

The Master of Studies (MSt) in Writing for Performance is designed for postgraduate students who wish to develop high-level theoretical skills and a vibrant and innovative creative practice within writing for a wide range of performance mediums.

Writing for performance is defined as making scripts or text for:

theatre
film/TV
radio drama
digital platforms
stand-up comedy

Programme Structure

Courses structure:

Writing for Audio and Other Digital Media
Writing for Theatre, Comedy or Performance
Professional Engagement: Writing for Film and TV

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-25 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 187 other Masters in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Typically, we expect a good UK undergraduate degree, such as a 2.1, or international equivalent.
If your degree is not from the UK, check international qualifications on the University’s postgraduate site to find the equivalent in your country.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

50988 GBP / year

≈ 50988 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25494 GBP / year

≈ 25494 GBP / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United Kingdom

846 - 1465 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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