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TheaterPlaywriting

Temple University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery On-campus
Location Philadelphia, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The TheaterPlaywriting at Temple University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 TheaterPlaywriting 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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. Tuition: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  4. Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the TheaterPlaywriting programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Playwriting I
  2. Playwriting II
  3. Adaptation
  4. Docudrama
  5. Seminar in Dramatic Literature
  6. Playwriting III
  7. Playwriting IV
  8. Teaching Playwriting
  9. Projects in Playwriting
  10. Research
  11. Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Coursework Required for Admission Consideration:
  • Particular coursework is not required, but evidence of playwriting experience and commitment to theater writing are required.
Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline:
  • All applicants must present credentials that are the equivalent of the appropriate baccalaureate degree at Temple University.
Statement of Goals:
  • Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values, and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
Standardized Test Scores:
  • TOEFL score: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 24,032 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,006 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Temple 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.