Playwriting & Dramaturgy

Student testimonials

Why did you choose this course?
The MLitt Playwriting and Dramaturgy course offered a challenging and exciting blend of academic knowledge and practical experience, with a work placement and a playwriting module, creating a lot of professional contacts for students.

What did you enjoy the most about being a student at Glasgow?
The stimulating environment with close access to staff and visiting practitioners benefiting from their expertise in debating current theory and practice.

What is your current job?
I am currently at University of Leeds as a PhD researcher on a St John York University studentship. I also maintain some freelance dramaturgical work developing new plays in collaboration with artists and mentoring new writers.

(Pamela McQueen)
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Why did you choose this course?
Because I am a writer and wanted to learn more about the discipline of playwriting, whilst also learning more about theatre as a whole.

What did you enjoy the most about being a student at Glasgow?
The general atmosphere of Glasgow as a city, the vibrant and eclectic theatre scene, exploring the extensive library, and the friendly atmosphere of the campus and its staff and students.

How do you think your degree and your experience at the University of Glasgow has helped with your career?
It has helped me to feel more confident about my writing. It has also opened up lots of doors in terms of the types of theatre projects I now feel able to apply for, and has also left me with the desire to one day return to academia.

(Nichola Daunton)
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