Writing for Stage & Screen

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. As such, this MA seeks to equip writers with the tools and confidence to work between these forms. The School of English, Drama & Film offers unique insights to students through its deep involvement in the progress of Irish literary affairs.



All work will be supported by professionals in their individual fields. Professional contributors over the past number of years include Conor McPherson, Frank McGuinness, and more recently Mark O’Halloran, Rachel Feehily, Declan Hughes and Noelia Rui.



Graduates of the MA Writing for Stage & Screen are equipped to work in theatre, media, cultural and education sessions, and to further their research into theatre and screen.



What Will I Learn?

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.

Module/Trimester/Credits



Stage 1 Core Modules

DRAM40010 About Performance: Thinking, Speaking, Writing Autumn 10

DRAM40370 Writing for the Theatre Autumn 10

DRAM40520 Writing for Screen Autumn 10

DRAM40030 Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance Spring 10

DRAM40530 Adaptations Spring 10

DRAM40540 Pilot Project Spring 10

DRAM40570 Creative Project Summer 30

• Applicants should have a 2.1 (or international equivalent of UCD GPA 3.08 ) in a BA degree (NFQ Level 8) in a cognate area, or the equivalent in professional theatre practice/training.



• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS or equivalent with an average score of 7.0 over all components and with a minimum of 6.5 in each band of the ACADEMIC version.



• An academic writing sample (essay/critical review) and personal statement is required, along with a sample of creative writing (max.10 minutes in duration). Please note that all applicants will be interviewed either in person or by telephone or Skype.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Online Application.



Who Should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EU) applicants: Yes



Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants: No

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Z351: 1 Year, Full Time,

Z352: 2 Years, Part Time.

Delivery: On Campus.

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/

Z351 Writing for Stage & Screen Master of Arts Full-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught



Z352 Writing for Stage & Screen Master of Arts Part-Time

Commencing September 2026

Graduate Taught