Writing for Performance and Digital Media MA

at University of Leeds

You’ll study compulsory modules designed to advance your practical skills as a writer and storyteller, while deepening your critical and theoretical understanding of writing for performance, screen and digital media.
 

You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules, giving you the ability to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career ambitions.
 

Depending on your optional module choices, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with your fellow students, work with local cultural organisations or focus on the development of your independent creative practice.
 

As you progress through your studies, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in an independent research project on a topic of your choice. This could be a major creative writing project with critical commentary, a performance or a written dissertation.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Independent Research Project (MA)  
• Narrative Perspectives in Practice    
• Writing for Contemporary Theatre and Performance    

A bachelor 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.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

 

Fees

• UK: £9,750 (total)
• International: £20,750 (total)

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.