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MA Theatre and Performance
Mile End
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The MA Theatre and Performance program at QMUL provides a flexible curriculum that balances rigorous theoretical exploration with experimental performance practice. Students engage deeply with topics including performance and embodiment, performance ethics, live art, and art as activism. The program encourages the development of original, thought-provoking work, fostering both scholarly and practical skills.
Curriculum: The curriculum comprises four assessed modules and a dissertation. Core modules include "Culture, Ethics, Politics," which explores urgent socio-political and aesthetic issues in contemporary theatre and performance, and "Body, Action, Documentation," focusing on the relationship between text, self, and performance. Students can choose between a written dissertation (12,000-15,000 words) or a practice-based dissertation, allowing for practical research in theatre and performance.
Research Focus: The program emphasizes independent research, culminating in a dissertation that allows students to investigate topics of personal and professional interest within theatre and performance. Students receive guidance from experienced faculty members and participate in a dissertation colloquium to present their research in progress, fostering a vibrant research community.
Industry Engagement: Located in London, QMUL leverages its proximity to a rich array of cultural institutions. The program offers opportunities for brief placements with partner organizations or artists, enabling students to gain practical experience and build professional networks. Regular workshops and mentoring sessions with in-house and visiting artists further enhance industry engagement.
Global Perspective: The diverse and international cohort of students and faculty at QMUL enriches the learning environment, providing varied perspectives on theatre and performance. The program encourages students to consider global contexts in their work, preparing them to engage with international cultural and social issues through performance.
Location
Mile End
Score
IELTS 7
Tuition Fee
£ 25500
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students.
Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
Graduates of the MA in Theatre and Performance program have diverse career opportunities in the field of theatre, arts administration, and creative industries.
Actor/Performer: Graduates can pursue careers as actors or performers in theatre, film, television, and other media.
Theatre Director: Graduates may work as theatre directors, bringing creative visions to life and leading artistic productions.
Arts Administrator: Graduates can explore roles in arts administration, managing theatre companies, cultural organizations, and festivals.
Drama Teacher/Educator: Graduates may become drama teachers or educators, inspiring the next generation of theatre enthusiasts.
Performance Researcher: Graduates can work as performance researchers, contributing to academic studies and cultural research.
Playwright/Scriptwriter: Graduates with a flair for writing can become playwrights or scriptwriters for theatre productions.
Event Producer: Graduates can pursue careers as event producers, organizing performances, festivals, and cultural events.
