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Students
Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Acting | Theater Arts | Performing Arts
Area of study
Arts
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2023-09-01-
2025-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Theatre Studies MA program at the University of Glasgow offers a comprehensive exploration of theatre from critical, historical, and practical perspectives. Students engage with industry professionals and delve into performance theory, theatre history, and collective theatre-making. Graduates pursue diverse careers in theatre-making, arts management, and other fields, including teaching and community arts.

Program Outline


Section Extractions from Theatre Studies MA program at the University of Glasgow:


Degree Overview:


> This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives.


Outline:


Year 1:


> Reading the stage: This course introduces different critical frames of performance theory and analysis.


> Theatre and society: This explores the historical and contemporary role of theatre in society, examining social, political and economic issues, and surveying different theatre and performance forms.


Careers:

  • Our graduates pursue diverse careers, many in professional theatre-making, arts production and management, including successful theatre directors, casting agents, arts managers, producers, stand-up comedians, playwrights.
  • Joint degrees are available in several subjects.
  • Students can apply via the University's system or through UCAS.
  • Entry requirements include specific Higher and/or A-level grades depending on your education system, often with additional requirements in English and/or other Humanities subjects.
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