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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media
| Institution | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Practice |
| Web | www.cssd.ac.uk |
| admissions@cssd.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0207 449 1648 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MA/MFA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media offers a vocational training in writing drama across a range of different media contexts.
Both the MA and MFA courses provide the opportunity for you to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist, to explore your ‘voice’, to develop your confidence in your own writing and to understand the different media contexts within which you might work as a professional scriptwriter.
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Train to write drama for different media including theatre, film, television and radio
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Study the history of dramatic writing and explore its future
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Work with actors and be taught by industry professionals
In the past, students have also had the opportunity to study optional units on writing within other contexts, for example, writing with, and for, communities (in collaboration with the MA Applied Theatre).
Key features of the course: * Practice-based enquiry into techniques and processes for writing for stage and screen;
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A series of writing projects engaging with different styles and media formats;
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Research into dramatic writing techniques and issues of performance in relation to theatre, cinema, television, radio and other relevant contexts.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of literary and/or performance and drama studies; or a 1st degree and sufficient experience of either writing or drama practice; or have appropriate professional experience; or can otherwise demonstrate their potential to undertake this form of postgraduate study successfully. An offer will normally only be made after interview. An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in writing for dramatic media is available. During this year writers will produce 2 ‘calling card’ scripts and a professional development portfolio. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of literary and/or performance and drama studies; or a 1st degree and sufficient experience of either writing or drama practice; or have appropriate professional experience; or can otherwise demonstrate their potential to undertake this form of postgraduate study successfully. An offer will normally only be made after interview. An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in writing for dramatic media is available. During this year writers will produce 2 ‘calling card’ scripts and a professional development portfolio. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Fine Arts - MFA (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally have an undergraduate degree in the broad field of literary and/or performance and drama studies; or a 1st degree and sufficient experience of either writing or drama practice; or have appropriate professional experience; or can otherwise demonstrate their potential to undertake this form of postgraduate study successfully. An offer will normally only be made after interview. An MFA top-up year for those with an existing MA in writing for dramatic media is available. During this year writers will produce 2 ‘calling card’ scripts and a professional development portfolio. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
Central stands at the forefront of training and research in the Dramatic Arts. Graduate employment statistics are amongst the highest in our sector, and our research has been assessed by HEFCE as ‘World Leading’ making Central unique in the realm of drama conservatoires.
The quality of teaching at Central is at an exceptional level; all lecturers are experts in their own fields and bring a wealth of industry experience, offering students a unique opportunity to gain a high-quality education, balanced with the very best industry knowledge. Central offers a broad range of Masters courses including, Applied Theatre, Creative Producing, Movement: …
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