MLitt em Dramaturgia e Roteiro

The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting provides a gateway into the professional world of writing for stage, radio, or screen.

Course details

The MLitt in Playwriting and Screenwriting is a one-year taught program run by the School of English. In this course, you will develop your skills in writing for radio, theatre, and screen with an emphasis on your voice and style.

You will graduate with a portfolio of pieces and an understanding of how to approach theatres, secure commissions and work as a playwright

The MLitt will provide you with technically oriented tuition by leading contemporary playwrights and world-class academics, with an emphasis on best practices in recent and contemporary writing.

Highlights

• Individual mentors help you hone your creative practice and further develop your expressive voice
• The course emphasizes best practices in recent and contemporary writing, and modules are taught by award-winning professional playwrights
• Small class sizes allow for extremely high levels of individual attention
• The course is normally delivered in the Byre Theatre Studio, making full use of a professional theatre
• Students have the opportunity to meet and work with professional theatre directors, actors, and writers while studying at St Andrews.

The University of St Andrews has a world-class reputation and offers a wider student experience with a diverse range of social activities, including over 150 student societies and 50 sports clubs. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against the modern facilities, and the many student traditions truly make studying at St Andrews an unforgettable experience.

St Andrews is a unique and captivating place, and the University is a key part of its charm. Seven centuries of history link the students with the town, leading to the ancient and yet modern institution apparent today.

Why St Andrews

St Andrews is a unique place to study and live. Nestled on the east coast of Scotland, students may find themselves crossing golf courses on their way to class, or jogging along the beach after dinner. Not only does the University have a world-class reputation, but it also offers a diverse range of social activities, including over 140 student societies and 50 sports clubs. Historic buildings are juxtaposed against the modern facilities, and the many student traditions truly make studying at St Andrews an unforgettable experience.