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Posted June 2, 2014
Spotlight on: Postgrad Study in Theatre
The UK has got to be one of the most exciting places in the world to study Theatre, what with William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw and Agatha Christie, to mention just three, coming from here. There’s a fantastic history of performance in Great Britain, from huge stage productions, travelling shows, local community acts and street buskers all through the ages. The theatre and performing arts in this country is a multi-million pound industry and it is always improving, changing and growing.
Studying a Masters in Theatre After completing your undergrad degree, there’s an option to continue your studies in theatre and go on to do an MA. There are more than twenty universities that offer this currently all over England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What kind of Masters Course is best for me?
There really are a lot of different ways you can go. There’s Theatre History, Applied Theatre, Drama in Education and Theatre Direction, plus a whole lot more. When considering post graduate study, think about what really interests you as you need to do mostly independent study in great depth. You also need to think about what kind of employment area you want to go into as well. There is guidance and, in most courses, some professionals who work in partnership with the university, but you will be expected to do a great deal of research by yourself. There is a lot of difference between the institutions and what they do, so allow time to understand exactly what each one offers. Some of the courses, like the one at University of Warwick, allow you to take a module that isn’t specialised. You can include something else from the Masters Program that interests you and you find helpful. If that is important to you, check to see if that’s possible where you are thinking of going. Then there is the question about one year or two. You could achieve your Masters in a year full time or, studying part-time, take twenty-four months if you’d rather.
Where shall I do my Masters?
After looking carefully at the courses each university offers, and making a short-list, think about the practicalities. Where will you live and how will you fund this next stage of your education? London might seem like the most exciting option, for instance, but accommodation, food, drink and going out is really expensive. If you need to do some part-time work, is this realistic at your chosen university? The answers to these questions will be very different from student to student, but you should bear them all in mind when making your decision.
PhD in Theatre It’s possible to achieve a PhD in Theatre, which is usually a further three years of study after completing a Masters. There are funded positions out there, although they are really sought-after. If ground-breaking research and an academic career is what you aspire to, then this is all possible at some of the best British universities.
Can international students study a Masters in Theatre in the UK?
Yes they can in almost all British universities. Overseas students may need a visa, and they must have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree too, but they will be considered just the same as everyone else. Universities in the United Kingdom are multi-cultural and welcome students from all over the world from all faiths no matter what level of degree they want to take.
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Studying a Masters in Theatre After completing your undergrad degree, there’s an option to continue your studies in theatre and go on to do an MA. There are more than twenty universities that offer this currently all over England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What kind of Masters Course is best for me?
There really are a lot of different ways you can go. There’s Theatre History, Applied Theatre, Drama in Education and Theatre Direction, plus a whole lot more. When considering post graduate study, think about what really interests you as you need to do mostly independent study in great depth. You also need to think about what kind of employment area you want to go into as well. There is guidance and, in most courses, some professionals who work in partnership with the university, but you will be expected to do a great deal of research by yourself. There is a lot of difference between the institutions and what they do, so allow time to understand exactly what each one offers. Some of the courses, like the one at University of Warwick, allow you to take a module that isn’t specialised. You can include something else from the Masters Program that interests you and you find helpful. If that is important to you, check to see if that’s possible where you are thinking of going. Then there is the question about one year or two. You could achieve your Masters in a year full time or, studying part-time, take twenty-four months if you’d rather.
Where shall I do my Masters?
After looking carefully at the courses each university offers, and making a short-list, think about the practicalities. Where will you live and how will you fund this next stage of your education? London might seem like the most exciting option, for instance, but accommodation, food, drink and going out is really expensive. If you need to do some part-time work, is this realistic at your chosen university? The answers to these questions will be very different from student to student, but you should bear them all in mind when making your decision.
PhD in Theatre It’s possible to achieve a PhD in Theatre, which is usually a further three years of study after completing a Masters. There are funded positions out there, although they are really sought-after. If ground-breaking research and an academic career is what you aspire to, then this is all possible at some of the best British universities.
Can international students study a Masters in Theatre in the UK?
Yes they can in almost all British universities. Overseas students may need a visa, and they must have the equivalent of an undergraduate degree too, but they will be considered just the same as everyone else. Universities in the United Kingdom are multi-cultural and welcome students from all over the world from all faiths no matter what level of degree they want to take.
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