Theatre Studies

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Theatre, Performance, Drama or English Literature.

A 2.2 Honours degree, or a 2.1 in another subject, will be considered where supported by relevant experience. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Masters engages with a wide variety of histories and practices attached to the study of theatre. It is designed to enable you to become proficient in the techniques of historical, sociological and theoretical analysis of the theatrical process, past and present. A key strength of this programme is its flexibility, which enables you to create a portfolio of courses based on your individual needs and interests.

Why this programme

• Theatre Studies at Glasgow is one of the longest-established theatre programmes in the UK. Our internationally renowned reputation for research, practice and teaching ensures an ideal environment for Masters study.
• The programme’s flexible structure allows you to work in an interdisciplinary capacity, selecting options from across the College of Arts & Humanities to place Theatre Studies in conversation with a broad range of subjects.
• Glasgow is home to a huge variety of nationally significant theatres and companies producing work that spans new writing, canonical classics, devised performance and live art, with major organisations such as National Theatre Scotland, Playwright Studio Scotland and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) based in the city.
• Our facilities include a studio theatre, rehearsal/workshop space and large flexible-seat theatre seating over 180 spectators, allowing you to extend historical and theoretical inquiry through practice.
• Students have the option to undertake a work placement, with Glasgow’s vibrant arts scene providing a range of opportunities to engage with diverse theatre and performance practices.