Program Overview
The Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Theatre as Event \x96 site-specific performance
- Authenticity and Live Performance \x96 verbatim theatre
- Writing for Specific Audiences \x96 children\x92s/young person\x92s theatre project
- Creative Collaboration \x96 multimedia collaboration with MA Performance Making and Studio Composition students from the Department of Music
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in a relevant/related subject.
You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren\xc2\x92t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
Equivalent qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.English language requirements
- If English isn\xc2\x92t your first language, you\xc2\x92ll need to meet our English language requirements to study with us.
For this programme we require:
- IELTS 7.0 (including 7.0 in the written test)
If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months