Course summary
A unique programme for dramaturges and playwrights, this programme concentrates on the process of writing for live performance, together with an ongoing evaluation of the work in process. Why study MA Dramaturgy & Writing for Performance at Goldsmiths
- This Masters will help you establish a distinctive, individual approach as a writer and dramaturge. You will work on projects including site-specific work, writing for a specific audience, verbatim theatre and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- You will develop texts for performance, and refine your intellectual understanding of the diverse forms and contexts in which live performance can be made.
- You will be taught by experienced permanent staff, as well as visiting tutors, including Goldsmiths alumnus Ian Rickson (former Artistic Director of the Royal Court), April De Angelis, Duncan Macmillan, Penny Black, and Hanna Slattne.
- You will have the opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary project with MA Performance Makers and composers from the Department of Music. Your final project texts, performed and directed by industry professionals at the Soho Theatre in London, and attended by key industry representatives.
- Graduates from this programme are highly successful in obtaining commissions, dramaturgy posts and artistic directorships. All students receive Professional Orientation and career development support. Recent successes include:
- You will be based in one of the world’s biggest artistic and performance hubs: London. The capital is world-leading in new writing and contemporary performance, and offers many platforms for emerging artists, as well as professional and creative networking.
- The programme has strong links to a number of London-based practitioners, international networks, and venues in the field of new performance writing. Many of these contribute directly to the teaching of the programme.
Modules
Throughout this masters, you'll complete four compulsory modules, including a final major project in either Dramaturgy or Writing for Performance. In addition, you'll also take 30 credits of optional modules from a list approved annually by the Department. Compulsory modules are as follows: Dramaturgy 30 credits Writing Projects 30 credits Creative Intervention in Text 30 credits Final Project: Dramaturgy 60 credits or Final Project: Writing for Performance 60 credits Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
Assessment method
We deploy a range of assessment approaches, each appropriate to the module taken.
Entry requirements
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard (or equivalent) in a relevant/related subject. You might also be considered if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Unless otherwise stated the annual fee for part-time programmes is half the full-time fee quoted.
Sponsorship information
AHRC
Provider information
Goldsmiths, University of London
New Cross
Lewisham
SE14 6NW