MA Writing for Performance and Digital Media

... United Kingdom
... University of Leeds

Course Overview

Many students will want to pursue a career as a creative practitioner, working as a writer for stage, screen or new media. Although this is a fiercely competitive field, this degree is designed to help you realise your ambitions. You will be encouraged to explore writing across a range of different forms and media, developing skills that can be applied across both traditional and new media.

The course has established a powerful record for developing successful writers and creative leaders, from playwrights, television writers and dramaturgs, to performers, broadcasters and journalists.

Alternatively, you could use your additional experience and qualification to progress in your current career or pursue a related path within the creative arts. Many of the course’s alumni have gone on to work in education, arts administration, script editing, literary management, advertising, publishing, marketing, public relations and many other areas.

There is a wide variety of careers and employability support available across the University to help you with your career.

Graduates from similar courses have continued with their research and progressed to PhD study.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's undergraduate degree with a 2:1 (Hons) or higher.

Applications from a wide range of subject areas are considered, including:

Business

Fine Art

Theatre

Politics

Sociology

Heritage Studies

Media

Journalism

Any social sciences or humanities degree subject is suitable for entry providing there is evidence of a passion for and commitment to the course. Relevant work experience might be in areas that include: advertising or marketing; architecture, crafts, design (product, graphic, fashion); film, TV, video, radio, photography; IT, software and computer services; publishing; museums, galleries, libraries; music, performing and visual arts.

Applicants without a degree may also be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant industry experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

West Yorkshire, England.


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-time, 1 year & Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK fees: £10,750 (total); International fees: £22,250 (total),


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