MLitt Playwriting and Dramaturgy in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

This Master's program offers hands-on and theoretical exploration of various theatrical writing and production techniques. Combining practical work, academic study, and historical context, the course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their playwriting abilities while gaining expertise in script development, preparing students for diverse theater careers including dramaturgy. You'll examine the evolving responsibilities of playwrights and dramaturges in modern theater across the UK and internationally, while receiving guidance to shape your creative approach and acquire transferable skills in research, project coordination, and analytical thinking. Glasgow's Theatre Studies department boasts one of the UK's most established theater programs.
Our global reputation for excellence in research, practice, and teaching - particularly in practice-led research - creates an outstanding environment for postgraduate study. You'll collaborate with professional writers, theater practitioners, and leading academics, exposing you to diverse methodologies and ensuring course content reflects current industry developments. The curriculum features opportunities for playwrights to refine a full-length script through workshops and staged readings with professional actors and directors. Alongside masterclasses with industry experts, the optional work placement and guest lecture series leverage our strong connections with numerous theater professionals and cultural institutions, such as the National Theatre of Scotland, Playwrights' Studio, CCA, The Tron, and Citizens Theatre.
Dramaturgy is gaining increasing recognition within theater, while playwrights are finding their skills applicable to broader roles (including mentoring emerging writers). This program prepares both playwrights and aspiring dramaturges for various writing-related positions in theater. The academic rigor of the course also provides excellent preparation for doctoral studies. Alumni have pursued careers as professional playwrights, production dramaturges, theater reviewers, literary consultants, PhD candidates, theater creators, and academics.