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The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting provides a gateway into the professional world of writing for stage, radio or screen.
Those interested in writing prose or poetry may wish to consider taking the Creative Writing MLitt.
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Playwriting and Screenwriting (MLitt)
Duration 1 year(s)
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,200 / year(s)
Next Intake September-2026
Playwriting and Screenwriting (MLitt)
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry 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.
- If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
- English language proficiency. See English language tests and qualifications.
The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.
Application requirements
- 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
For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.
English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.
Career
After your degree
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.
The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.
Further study
Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews.
In addition to the MLitt, the School offers a two-year Playwriting and Screenwriting Master of Fine Arts (MFA).
Postgraduate research
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,200Application Fee
GBPPlaywriting and Screenwriting (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
United Kingdom,
St Andrews
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