MA In Shakespeare and Creativity
Birmingham, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Aug 2025*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 10,900 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK students | 12 May 2025 for international students
** for UK students full-time | £26,180 for international students
Key Summary
Introduction
Pursue your creativity and your passion for Shakespeare and experience the thrill of producing your own creative response to his poetry and plays. This course is ideal for any aspiring academic, actor, writer, or director looking to explore Shakespeare from perspectives like academic research, theatre performances and public engagement.
Where better to study Shakespeare than in the heart of his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon? You'll have our Shakespeare Institute, RSC theatres and other local Shakespeare organisations all on your doorstep. Teaching on the MA includes content from the RSC, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the Library of Birmingham's Shakespeare collection.
- Take part in exclusive workshops from the RSC while learning from our academics specialising in Shakespeare studies.
- Access all the resources you need at our Shakespeare Institute including a library and study spaces.
- Go beyond the classroom and explore using Shakespeare for public engagement by producing your own creative response to his work.
- The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 30 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024).
Career Opportunities
By studying a postgraduate degree in Shakespeare Studies at Birmingham, you’ll develop transferable skills suited to a range of career paths. These skills include creative thinking, the ability to work independently and analyse information, plus strong written and verbal communication skills.
Our Shakespeare graduates enter many roles, including:
- Secondary School Teacher
- Music and Drama Lead
- School Librarian
Employers our Shakespeare graduates have worked for include:
- The Royal Shakespeare Company
- Local schools
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
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Scholarships and Funding
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
Explore scholarships and funding on our school website
125th Anniversary Scholarships for International Students
We have a proud heritage of removing barriers to education. In 2025, we celebrate our 125th anniversary as a University. To mark this milestone, we’re offering £4,000 scholarships to students from a select number of countries and £5,000 scholarships to students joining us from India.
Find out if you're eligible on our school website
Scholarships for international students
At Birmingham, we believe in removing all barriers to education, so all of our talented students can achieve their full potential. As an international student you can take advantage of our wide range of University run scholarships as well as the many scholarships and bursaries from external funding organizations.
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Program delivery
At Birmingham, research and teaching go hand-in-hand. Lecturers and professors continue to research in their field, offering valuable expertise in Shakespeare studies.
You'll produce academic essays and creative work.
You'll also attend weekly Thursday Seminars at The Shakespeare Institute during term-time. The seminars feature papers presented by a range of established visiting scholars as well as University of Birmingham academics.
- Taught modules - each module represents a total of 200 hours of study time, including preparatory reading, homework and assignment preparation.
- Seminars – modules are mainly taught by small group teaching.
- Dissertation – you'll undertake a 12,000-word dissertation or a practice-based dissertation.