Master in Theatre, Arts, Literatures. International Studies in Intermediality
Milan, Italy
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application for matriculation: from 07/04/2025 to 15/01/2026
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Key Summary
Open your Mind with a Master’s Degree Programme where Languages, Arts, and Media Intersect to Shape New Ways of Imagining Culture
The Master’s degree programme in Theatre, Arts, Literatures. International Studies in Intermediality is a unique, interdisciplinary course designed to train the next generation of professionals for careers in theatres, cultural research centres, and cultural promotion organisations, working closely with museums, libraries, archives and multimedia design agencies in Italy and abroad.
The programme integrates advanced methodological, theoretical and critical training in foreign literatures and languages with a focus on artistic disciplines, live performance and/or multimedia production.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of the programme, you will be able to:
- Analyse theatrical texts in multiple languages
- Understand and contextualise performance techniques and events
- Compare texts and cultural, socio-historical, philosophical and aesthetic phenomena in different languages
- Understand diverse cultural expressions
- Organise theatrical events
- Critically evaluate different works and artistic practices
- Employ advanced communication and language skills
Why Choose This Master’s Degree Programme
- A unique degree programme in the Italian academic landscape
- An intermedial, intercultural and multilingual approach
- A personalised curriculum
Programme structure
This highly multidisciplinary programme offers a combination of core training and flexible pathways. In the first year, students follow a set of compulsory core courses. In the second year, they can tailor their studies to their career goals, by specialising in one of the following areas:
- Modern European and American languages and literatures (LM-37), with courses providing advanced training in foreign literatures and languages
- Performing arts and multimedia production (LM-65), with courses focusing on artistic disciplines, live performance and/or multimedia production
Courses are offered in Italian, English, and other European languages.
Students also take part in workshops and must complete a 6 ECTS internship. A further 21 ECTS are dedicated to the Master’s thesis, which can be written in Italian, English, or another European language.
Regional Scholarships
Regional scholarships provide both financial support (from a minimum of €1,296 to a maximum of €7,316 ), exemption from the second tuition fee installment and free access to university canteen services.
These scholarships are awarded through a competitive selection process to students who meet specific merit, income and enrolment requirements, and who are regularly enrolled in a University of Milan programme.
The call for applications is usually published in July. For more information, please visit: Regional scholarships | Università degli Studi di Milano Statale
MAECI Scholarships
Each year, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships to international students and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE).
These scholarships aim to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, promote the Italian language and culture, and support Italy’s presence worldwide.
The call for applications and the list of eligible countries are available at: Study in Italy.
European Futures Scholarships
The University of Milan offers 30 scholarships worth €10,000 each to talented students from the European Union who have completed a bachelor’s degree by 31 July and wish to enrol in a master’s degree programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The scholarship package includes:
- full exemption from tuition fees
- 30 free places in shared twin rooms in university halls of residence
- participation in the UniMi Ambassadors programme, engaging outstanding students in international promotion activities (e.g., campus tours and webinars)
Applications are open from 5 May to 15 June 2026. The Call and the application link are available here: International scholarships | Università degli Studi di Milano Statale
Year 1
Compulsory
- Aesthetics and Performance Languages in Live Art
- British and Irish Theatre and Performance
- Contemporary Italian Theatre
- English Language
- History of Contemporary Art
- Intermedia Theory
- Workshop 1
Optional activities and study plan rules
a - The courses in the first year are identical for both classifications (LM-37 and LM-65).
Choose one Theatre and performance course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
- French Theatre and Performance
- German Theatre and Performance
- Hispano-American Theatre and Performance
- Russian Theatre and Performance
- Scandinavian Theatre and Performance
- Spanish Theatre and Performance
Year 2
Compulsory
- Comparative Theatre Studies
- Traineeship
- Ma Degree Examination
Optional activities and study plan rules
b1 - 2nd YEAR - LM-37 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE EUROPEE E AMERICANE
Choose one Literature course for 9 ECTS from the following ones:
- Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American)
- Literature, Arts, Media (British)
- Literature, Arts, Media (French)
- Literature, Arts, Media (German)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Italian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Russian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish)
b2 - Choose one Language course for 9 ECTS from the following ones:
- French Language
- German Language
- Portoguese Language
- Russian Language
- Scandinavian Languages
- Spanish Language
c1 - 2nd YEAR - LM-65 SCIENZE DELLO SPETTACOLO E PRODUZIONE MULTIMEDIALE
Choose one Literature course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
- Literature, Arts, Media (Anglo-American)
- Literature, Arts, Media (British)
- Literature, Arts, Media (French)
- Literature, Arts, Media (German)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Hispano-American)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Italian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Portoguese)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Russian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Scandinavian)
- Literature, Arts, Media (Spanish)
c2 - Choose one Theatre and Performance course for 6 ECTS from the following ones.
The choice of the Theatre and Performance course must be from a different language area than the exam already taken.
- French Theatre and Performance
- German Theatre and Performance
- Hispano-American Theatre and Performance
- Russian Theatre and Performance
- Spanish Theatre and Performance
c3 - Choose one course for 6 ECTS from the following ones:
- Dance History
- Film Production and Media Industries
- Multimedia Dramaturgy
d - Students have 9 CFU which they can use freely in one of the following ways:
- a 9 ECTS course chosen from those offered across the various faculties of the University of Milan;
- a 6 ECTS course plus 3 ECTS to be added to one of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan;
- 3 + 3 + 3 ECTS to be added to three of the 6 ECTS courses already included in the study plan.
The University of Milan ranks among the leading institutions worldwide. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, it is ranked 270th globally, confirming its steady progress on the international stage, having gained six positions compared to the previous year despite the increase in the number of universities evaluated.
The University’s excellence is particularly evident in subject rankings. According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, the University of Milan is placed among the top 50 in Veterinary Medicine and it’s in the top 100 universities worldwide in five disciplines:
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The University also ranks among the top 150 worldwide in several subjects, including:
- Agriculture & Forestry
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Moreover, it is placed within the top 200 globally in a broad range of disciplines:
- Archaeology
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The University of Milan also stands out for its strong commitment to sustainability, ranking 4th in Italy and 174th globally in the QS Sustainability Ranking—an impressive rise of 45 positions. This achievement highlights the University’s growing impact in addressing key social and environmental challenges, reinforcing its role as a forward-looking and responsible institution.
This advancement reflects a comprehensive strengthening of the University’s sustainability policies. Particularly noteworthy are the results in the Social Impact dimension, which highlight increasingly effective initiatives in inclusion, knowledge exchange, and social responsibility, as well as in Governance, with high standards of transparency, ethics, and institutional accountability.
Overall, these results confirm the University of Milan as a multidisciplinary public institution capable of combining academic excellence, social impact, and a strong commitment to sustainable development.
Graduates of this programme develop a distinctive blend of cultural, artistic, and linguistic skills.
Where Your Degree Can Take You
You could work in a wide range of cultural and creative sectors, including:
- Event organisation for public and private theatres, foundations, production companies, booking agencies and similar organisation
- Editor work and language consultancy for publishing houses, editorial services and direct clients, with a strong focus on projects where linguistic and translation elements are crucial
- Live performance consultancy for event management companies, large venues, multimedia companies, and related sectors
Whether your goal is to organise theatre events, work in publishing, or explore performance heritage, this programme will equip you with the necessary skills, languages, and critical tools to excel in the cultural and performing arts industries.