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MA by Research in Theatre

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Combine creativity with research to develop key skills for a future in theatre-making, academia, or both.Under the supervision of one or more of our academic staff with expertise relevant to your project's topic, students on the MA by research will produce either:an academic dissertation of 20,000 words, or an academic dissertation of 12,000 words and a piece of creative work. The dissertation must include a critical reflection on the relationship between the dissertation and the piece of creative work.The 20,000 or 12,000-word dissertation is a critical piece of writing, demonstrating an advanced ability to research, investigate and discuss relevant ideas, debates, contexts, creative processes and products/texts. The dissertation should provide a contextual framework for the piece of creative work and demonstrate advanced levels of appropriate subject knowledge, insight and understanding. It should also use appropriate academic referencing and bibliographic conventions. The piece of creative work can comprise different types of material depending on the research topic and subject matter. Examples could include: Contact uslisa.peschelyork.ac.ukRelated linksResearch degree fundingAccommodationInternational studentsLife at YorkHow to applyA performance of between 60 and 120 minutes, with the candidate taking the part of lead actor or director/facilitator. This might be a performance in a theatre, an installation, or a site-specific performance. Other roles and possibilities can be negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor.A stage play of between 60 and 120 minutes which has been written by the candidate.This degree is particularly aimed at individuals who wish to develop advanced research skills to enhance their undergraduate degree and/or as a prelude to developing a research-based career. As such, whilst counting as a research degree in its own right, this Masters by research may enable you to transfer to PhD study to explore your topic in greater depth.

Application deadline

05/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 24,500per year

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University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
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Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    5th out of 94 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    154 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    36th

    46

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