Theatre Studies
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.
Months of entry
September
Course content
This Masters programme 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. You will be taught by leading academics as well as external professional practitioners
- Our facilities include a studio theatre and large flexible-seat theatre seating over 200 spectators.
- Glasgow is the base for a number of nationally significant theatre organisations, including the National Theatre of Scotland, the Playwrights’ Studio Scotland, Ankur Arts, Vanishing Point and Theatre Cryptic.
- The city of Glasgow provides an unbeatable location for the programme. Glasgow is home to a huge variety of theatres that produce and show a range from the experimental and risky, to the traditional and repertory, from canonical and new writing, to devised and physical performance. World leading venues include the Citizens Theatre, Tramway, Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) and the Glue Factory.
Find out more about core and optional courses.
Information for international students
Please see the English language Requirements.
This one-year masters programme is eligible for a new, streamlined visa application process: find out more
www.gla.ac.uk/international/visapilot/
www.gla.ac.uk/international/support/
Fees and funding
For funding opportunities search the scholarships database
www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/feetable/2018-19/
Qualification and course duration
MLitt
Further details of qualification
This Masters programme 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.
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions
- Stephen.Greer@glasgow.ac.uk