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    Playwriting MA

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    Manchester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £29,900.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo

    Playwriting MA at University of Manchester is a 1-year, in-person MA program based in Manchester, GB. Tuition is £29,900.

    About the program

    Intensive one-year program developing playwriting skills through craft basics in semester one focusing on form, structure, and performance analysis, and industry-oriented study in semester two including festival pieces and professional skills. Students produce at least one full-length stage play, a collection of one-act dramas, a full-length festival play, and one adaptation of a classic text.

    Focus: coursework
    2nd in the UK for Drama and Cinematics (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100+ in the TOEFL iBT with a minimum writing score of 25 and no skill below 22
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and no skill below 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Playwriting MA at University of Manchester cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Playwriting MA at University of Manchester is £29,900.
    Is Playwriting MA at University of Manchester online or in-person?
    Playwriting MA at University of Manchester is offered in-person.
    How long does Playwriting MA at University of Manchester take to complete?
    Playwriting MA at University of Manchester is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for Playwriting MA at University of Manchester?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper Second class honours degree or its overseas equivalent in a humanities-based subject area
    What work-permit options follow Playwriting MA at University of Manchester?
    Post-completion work rights for Playwriting MA at University of Manchester: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)