Theatre and Performance Studies

Entry requirements

Normally a good first degree (2:1 or above, or the equivalent) in theatre studies or a related discipline (for example English literature, history, philosophy) as well as some direct experience of theatre practice.

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our MA courses give you the chance to explore the subjects you love with the guidance of leading researchers. The range of options available means you can design the masters you want.

Course description

Explore diverse forms of contemporary theatre with this practical course. You’ll study areas including devised performance and live art, community and applied theatres, new playwriting, classic texts on the contemporary stage, and documentary and verbatim theatre. Our teaching team has strong links with many major venues, theatre companies and practitioners, with Sheffield recently named best theatre city outside London.

Improve both your research and performance skills by working with practising theatre-makers and arts organisations. We have a fully equipped theatre workshop and studio spaces, a publicly licensed drama studio, and excellent editing and recording facilities.

Core modules

• Text, Politics and Performance
• Issues in Contemporary Performance
• Theatre Practice 1: practical research projects
• Theatre Practice 2: independent practice
• Dissertation of 15,000 or 9,000 words plus integrated practice component.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll be taught through practical workshops, productions and seminars. You’ll be assessed on performance practice, written coursework and a dissertation.

Course duration

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time

Information for international students

Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Qualification and course duration

MA