Program Overview
The Playwriting at Brown 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 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Providence, 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
- Persuasive Communication
- Playwriting
- Stage Management
- Artists and Scientists as Partners
- Experiments in Dance, Movement, and Performance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Two writing samples. The first should be a complete piece of any length in dramatic form (\xc2\x93dramatic\xc2\x94 understood liberally). The second may be a part of a whole, and in any medium; if writing, no more than 15 pages, if visual no more than 15 images, if sound/video, no more than 15 minutes. If you have trouble uploading a second sample, or if it cannot be uploaded, please send it to the Graduate School, clearly marked Playwriting Application.
- Statement of purpose. What are your writing goals over the next few years, and how can Brown\'s program serve them?
- Three recommendations, at least one of which speaks directly to your work as a theater artist.
- TOEFL: required for applicants from non-English speaking countries only; see Graduate School website for details.
- GRE General: Not required
- GRE Subject: Not required
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 50,224 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brown 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 Brown University
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Providence, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months