Overview

On the BA (Hons) Writing for Performance programme, you will:

Learn to write for performance in a range of professional contexts such as stage, screen, streaming, and socially-engaged settings.
Use performance practice to explore, test and present your writing.
Expand your analytical and critical skills to write knowledgably about performance.
Work both independently and in collaboration with other writers in various situations.
Learn from leading artists, playwrights, and academics who teach on the course.
Meet industry experts through workshops and placements.
Study at a specialist performing arts institution and benefit from being part of a creative community.

Throughout the programme, you’ll learn from a wide range of world-leading artists, playwrights, and academics who will guide you in analysing texts, engaging in dramaturgical processes, and exploring various writing techniques. You’ll have the opportunity to create original works both independently and collaboratively, whether for specific social contexts or in a writers’ room setting.

You will explore how societal, political, and technological changes have influenced writing for performance in the past, how it shapes the present, and will continue to do so well into the future. Bringing your own lives and experiences to a diverse course community with access to industry experts and practical experiences such as workshops and placements, graduates from this course will be well-prepared to pursue vocational goals and help shape the future of writing in the arts.

Accreditation

BA (Hons) University of London

Programme Structure

The first year of your degree provides foundational skills in writing for performance. You’ll get to grips with writing practice by examining and experimenting with genres, forms and modes, making and analysing theatre and performance, and experiencing a collaborative writers-room process.

The second year of your degree enables you to focus on themes, methods and contexts for writing. You’ll develop your skills and knowledge, and build a portfolio of projects by exploring different applications of writing and expanding your individual and collaborative practice.
In the final year of your degree, you’ll focus on your individual interests as a writer and practitioner. You’ll undertake independent research, produce independent projects, and look ahead to your potential path and career as a writer.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Drama View 266 other Bachelors in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirements range between 120 and 96 UCAS tariff points. International qualifications and others not covered within the UCAS tariff can also be accepted.
Please note that we may make lower offers (including unconditional) to exceptional candidates and those who have alternative or prior experience to offer. All candidates are invited to interview, which is a key factor in determining who is accepted on to the course.

Tuition Fees

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26460 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

London

Funding

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