MA World Theatres
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
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Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
MA World Theatres
This programme is one of the few taught Masters programmes of its kind in the world. Covering historical and philosophical bases of theatre and performance practices from different parts of the world, this degree investigates indigenous and contemporary performance and theatre traditions from a variety of cultural contexts.
Why study MA World Theatres at Goldsmiths?
- This degree trains graduates for employment in a range of positions in theatre, government, the cultural sector, and higher education, that require solid intellectual preparation and knowledge of the field.
- You’ll cover the historical contexts and philosophical bases of theatre and performance practices from different parts of the world, some of which are rarely introduced in UK higher education. This will involve studying the indigenous and contemporary performance and theatre traditions from a variety of cultural, national and international contexts
- You’ll be introduced to the whole range of drama, theatre and performance practices from many areas of the world.
- Where possible, you’ll be provided access to industry opportunities in order to extend your study, in particular with our new Associate Organisation, LIFT, and its biennial festival of international theatre, as well as its on-going programme of activities.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Full-time students
- Term 1 (Autumn) - World Theatre: Contexts and Practices + Contemporary African Theatre and Research Project (training for research and academic writing)
- Term 2 (Spring) - Asian Theatre: From Bharata to Brecht and Eastern European Theatres and Research Project
- Term 3 (Summer) - Research Project
Part-time students
Year One
- Term 1 (Autumn) ‐ World Theatre: Contexts and Practices or/and Contemporary African Theatre
- Term 2 (Spring) - Asian Theatre: from Bharata to Brecht and/or Eastern European Theatres
Year Two
- Term 1 (Autumn) - World Theatres: Contexts and Practices and/or Contemporary African Theatre (depending on how many were taken in Year One) and the Research Project
- Term 2 (Spring) - Asian Theatre: From Bharata to Brecht and/or Eastern European Theatres (depending on how many were taken in Year One) and the Research Project
- Term 3 (Summer) - Research Project
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The broad range of interests combined in this programme will prepare you for a diverse range of employment and/or a portfolio of careers in theatre and performance as well as the arts industry as a whole in different socio-cultural environments:
- facilitation and animation in both mainstream, applied and community theatre contexts nationally and internationally
- administrative and support servicescultural leadershipgovernment organisations
- journalism and broadcasting (including radio, television and print journalism)
- teaching at all levels
- interpretation and translation in theatre and performance contexts
- acting, directing, design, dramaturgy
In addition, you can use this programme as a springboard for further study, either vocational or intellectual (including entry into MPhil/PhD programmes).
In short, the multiple skills – intellectual, critical and creative – developed by this programme will provide you with the flexibility of thought and approach necessary for creative insertion into the global job market.
English Language Requirements
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