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Prepare for a career writing for theatre, film or television with an MA that allows you to explore and produce dramatic writing across the media. You’ll study both the theory and practice of dramatic writing, addressing contemporary critical debates, analysing written and performance texts, and experimenting with a range of techniques in original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and creative editing of your peers’ writing, creating a supportive writers’ network in the process. You’ll be taught by renowned theorists, practitioners and visiting specialists through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings and performance visits. All with the rigour and professional insight that are the hallmark of our creative writing teaching.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Prepare for a career writing for theatre, film or television with an MA that allows you to explore and produce dramatic writing across the media. You’ll study both the theory and practice of dramatic writing, addressing contemporary critical debates, analysing written and performance texts, and experimenting with a range of techniques in original writing. You’ll develop your skills in constructive criticism and creative editing of your peers’ writing, creating a supportive writers’ network in the process. You’ll be taught by renowned theorists, practitioners and visiting specialists through seminars, presentations, screenings, workshops, readings and performance visits. All with the rigour and professional insight that are the hallmark of our creative writing teaching.
Admission Requirements
7+
3.2+
65+
1 Year
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
Domestic
8,450 GBP
International
17,600 GBP
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)
Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)
Creative Writing Scriptwriting
University of East Anglia (UEA), Norwich, United Kingdom
12 monthsProgramme duration
17,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
16Scholarships
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Communication and Media Studies
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)
Value
$10000
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
UEA+Sport Individual Scholarship
Value
$1860
Deadline
17 May 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
The Ørsted Greener Futures Postgraduate Scholarship
Value
$5000
Deadline
24 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
The STEM Postgraduate Scholarship
Value
$9000
Deadline
24 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
The Anne French Memorial Trust PGCE Bursary
Value
$5000
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship
Value
$13250
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Music Scholarship
Value
$3000
Deadline
5 May 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
Music Centre Award
Value
$800
Deadline
1 Oct 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International UG Merit Scholarship
Value
$7000
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International PG Merit Scholarship C (2026/7)
Value
$4000
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International PG Merit Scholarship B (2026/7)
Value
$5500
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International PG Merit Scholarship A (2026/7)
Value
$6000
Deadline
1 Sep 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
International Early Payment Awards (September Start)
Value
$1000
Deadline
17 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health
Value
$40000
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
30% Final Year Undergraduate Continuation Scholarship
Value
30% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
10% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Scheme
Value
10% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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