English Drama & Film - Writing for Stage & Screen
MA Writing for Stage & Screen
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
The Writing for Stage and Screen MA offers you the opportunity to devote a considerable amount of time to write, evolve and reflect on your own creative practices. Today like never before, writers are moving between different media forms and this programme allows you to develop work across diverse platforms. Graduates of the MA in Writing for Stage and Screen are equipped to work in theatre, media, cultural and educational settings, and to further their research into theatre and screen.
The UCD School of English, Drama and Film offers unique insights to students. through its deep involvement in the progress of Irish literary affairs. Many of Ireland's leading writers were educated at UCD including: Edna O'Brien, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne and Neil Jordan.
Programme Outcomes
Our graduates progress to a wide range of interesting careers.
Many of our alumni work in the cultural administration, education or technology sectors. Others are in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including government, the media, NGOs and the Arts, whilst some continue on to PhD research.
Facilities and Resources
Teaching settings include seminars, process/ laboratory sessions, theatre visits, critical appraisals, and supervised research. All students are offered the opportunity to develop their research and analytical skills and their presentation and teamwork skills. Dublin also boasts a rich theatre culture, enabling students to enrich their studies and research.
Subjects taught
Students complete a Play/Screenwriting Project, which includes group sessions with members of Fishamble Theatre Company, who are renowned for their role in the development and production of new work. Similar collaborators will be in place for those interested in writing for screen. Professional contributors over the past number of years include Conor McPherson, Frank McGuinness, and more recently Mark Doherty, Rachel Feehily, Declan Hughes, Sophie Motley and Noelia Ruiz.
Students will study a range of modules, including:
Writing for Theatre 1 (taught in association with a leading Playwright/Director)
Writing for Stage 1
Stagewriting/Screenwriting
Research and Analysis
Issues and Perspectives
Stage 1 - Core
Research and Analysis in Drama and Performance DRAM40010
Writing for the Theatre DRAM40370
Creative Project- Play or Screenplay DRAM40490
Writing for Screen DRAM40520
Adaptations DRAM40530
Stage 1 - Option
Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance DRAM40030
Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance DRAM40060
Short Film Project DRAM40540
Application dates
How to Apply
The following entry routes are available:
Z351: 1 Year, Attend Full Time. Deadline: Rolling*
Z352: 2 Years, Attend Part Time. Deadline: Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Credits
90
Duration
Z351: 1 Year, Full Time, Z352: 2 Years, Part Time.
Fees
MA Writing for Stage & Screen (Z351) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7315
nonEU fee per year - € 19900
MA Writing for Stage & Screen (Z352) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4390
nonEU fee per year - € 9950
***Fees are subject to change
http://www.ucd.ie/englishdramafilm/
Enrolment dates
Next Intake:2020/2021 September