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MA Shakespeare and Creativity

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview 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. Course highlights 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 50 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2025).

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 27,090per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    12th out of 89 1

    3rd out of 47 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    141 68%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    25th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.24 81%

    42nd

    21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    144 78%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    1st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.10 77%

    38th

    7

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