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University of Plymouth: Applied Theatre

Institution University of Plymouth View institution profile
Department School of Society and Culture
Web https://www.plymouth.ac.uk
Email admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 1752 585858
Study type Taught

Summary

MA Applied Theatre focuses on using theatre practices to bring about positive social change both locally and globally. It is designed for socially conscious students interested in trying to make the world a better place through the art of theatre and performance. This bespoke degree includes community-based learning, coupled with research-led teaching, allowing you to learn ‘in the field’ with communities.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Explore current areas of debate within the field of applied theatre, including the nature of cross-disciplinary research. Practical research skills developed include library and digital research skills, the use of databases, and the structuring, managing, and presentation of a project. The programme enables you to develop workshop skills necessary of an applied performance practitioner, exploring areas such as: safeguarding, ethical considerations, funding bids, and documentation. Placements allow you to experience first-hand a professional working environment where you can advance your knowledge of the internal working practices of an applied theatre company, while developing as an individual. Under the supervision of our expert staff, you produce an independently managed applied theatre project underpinned by relevant research, analysis and critical reflection.

KEY FEATURES - Work through theatre to help create a better world, learning more about the areas of sustainability that inspire you and drive you to act.

  • Benefit from access to our dedicated Placements Officer and Theatre Royal Plymouth's professionals, placements, internships and volunteering opportunities.

  • Rehearse and train in a world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space. Access all areas of theatre with our dedicated tech team.

  • Access to industry professionals through our partnership with Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest regional theatres.

  • You are taught by passionate practitioners and academics who are driving real change in their fields.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Possible destinations and graduate projects include: working with the Department for International Development (DfID) or with Plymouth Octopus Project, or creating Ocean Literacy with the Department of Education in partnership with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park.

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About us

At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be a top 3 modern UK university (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, 2023) and are internationally renowned for high-quality research and teaching. We have also recently been awarded gold ratings across the board in the latest round of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023). At the University of Plymouth, you will be studying alongside a community of people who believe deeply in the power of education to create positive change in society.

Our collective ethos is to use our knowledge for action – to apply real change, …

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