MA Playwriting

Duration	12 Months
Level	Masters Program

This course combines writing workshops with seminar discussions. The practice of writing is interwoven with critical analysis and preparation for a professional career
Students will have the chance to generate an extensive portfolio of writing in various styles and genres and will work collaboratively with other writers, directors, and actors to develop their plays
Students will gain the research, writing, and practical skills that they need to write for the theatre or to prepare them for further academic study
Students will learn the craft of playwriting for the theatre, and the professional practices of the field through the modules and from contact with leading theatre-makers through theatre projects, masterclasses, lectures, and workshops
Students will also develop specific skills that they will need to work in the profession, such as how to pitch new work, apply for funding, and write to a commission. They will also be prepared for further academic study, particularly via practice as research

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	1896554 INR
Hostel & Meals	512070 INR
Transportation	62069 INR
Social and sporting activity	129310 INR
Course related costs	59331 INR
Total	762780 INR

Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	60.0% Applicants must have a 2:1 or equivalent. If the applicant holds a qualification below 2:1 or equivalent, relevant prior experience of an appropriate nature may be considered Applicants may have taken creative writing, theatre, drama, or performance as part of their undergraduate degree, or may have extracurricular experience in theatre and are now looking to specialize in playwriting Applicants are also expected to show a commitment to theatre but extensive experience is not a prerequisite
Exams	IELTS: 6.5 With a minimum of 6 in each component PTE: 61 With a minimum of 55 in each component
Additional info	Students should provide evidence of any professional experience Applicants may not need to provide evidence of ELP if they have completed a degree within two years of their start date which has been taught in English They will need to provide official confirmation from the institution where they completed their degrees that the medium of instruction was in English Students come from a range of academic backgrounds: if the applicant is unsure about studying at Masters level please contact the admissions team to find out more

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