Program Overview
The Playwriting at Boston University is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 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 Playwriting programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Playwriting 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
- Drama in Theory and Practice: Social and Political Theatre
- Drama in Theory and Practice: Structure and Script
- Drama in Theory and Practice: Solo Performance
- Playwriting 2: Writing of Short Plays
- Playwriting 1: Analysis to Inspiration
- Seminar: Writing of Plays
- Design Master Class for Graduate Students
- Directed Study (Introduction to Directing)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Please note the Playwriting program accepts applicants every two years only, on even years (2014, 2016, etc).
Applicants should have obtained at least a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in liberal or fine arts.
- Transcripts
- Three academic recommendations
- Personal statement/statement of purpose
- Curriculum Vitae
- Minimum of one original full-length play or two one-act plays
- Ability to read or speak a foreign language
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 49,176 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Boston University 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 Boston University
Boston University
Boston, United States
Boston University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months