Writing for Stage & Screen

MA Writing for Stage & Screen

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



The Writing for Stage and Screen MA offers you the opportunity to devote a considerable amount of time to write, evolve and reflect on your own creative practices. Today like never before, writers are moving between different media forms and this programme allows you to develop work across diverse platforms. Graduates of the MA in Writing for Stage and Screen are equipped to work in theatre, media, cultural and educational settings, and to further their research into theatre and screen.



The UCD School of English, Drama and Film offers unique insights to students. through its deep involvement in the progress of Irish literary affairs. Many of Ireland’s leading writers were educated at UCD including: Edna O’Brien, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and Neil Jordan.

Students complete a Play/Screenwriting Project, which includes group sessions with members of Fishamble Theatre Company, who are renowned for their role in the development and production of new work. Similar collaborators will be in place for those interested in writing for screen. Professional contributors over the past number of years include Conor McPherson, Frank McGuinness, and more recently Mark Doherty, Rachel Feehily, Declan Hughes, Sophie Motley and Noelia Ruiz.



Students will study a range of modules, including:



Writing for Theatre 1 (taught in association with a leading Playwright/Director)

Writing for Stage 1

Stagewriting/Screenwriting

Research and Analysis

Issues and Perspectives



Stage 1 - Core

Research and Analysis in Drama and Performance DRAM40010

Writing for the Theatre DRAM40370

Creative Project- Play or Screenplay DRAM40490

Writing for Screen DRAM40520

Adaptations DRAM40530



Stage 1 - Option

Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance DRAM40030

Short Film Project DRAM40540

Applicants should have a 2.1 (or international equivalent of UCD GPA 3.08 ) in a BA degree (NFQ Level 8) in a cognate area, or the equivalent in professional theatre practice/training.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS or equivalent with an average score of 7.0 over all components and with a minimum of 6.5 in each band of the ACADEMIC version.



An academic writing sample (essay/critical review) and personal statement is required, along with a sample of creative writing (max.10 minutes in duration). Please note that all applicants will be interviewed either in person or by telephone or Skype

How to Apply

The following entry routes are available:



MA Writing for Stage & Screen FT (Z351)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

30-SEP-2024



MA Writing for Stage & Screen PT (Z352)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

30-SEP-2024

90

Z351: 1 Year, Full Time, Z352: 2 Years, Part Time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

MA Writing for Stage & Screen (Z351) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 7315

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


MA Writing for Stage & Screen (Z352) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4390

nonEU fee per year - € 9950


***Fees are subject to change


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Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.