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MA Theatre and Performance

Queen Mary University of London

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Queen Mary University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Mile End

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Our MA Theatre and Performance encourages you to explore your own ideas in depth and build a body of original, thought-provoking work. A key benefit of the programme is its flexibility: across compulsory and optional modules, you can develop your interests in both theoretical and practical projects to advance your expertise and career.

We balance rigorous theoretical and historical exploration with experimental performance practice. You will work with our internationally respected academic staff and attend workshops and mentoring sessions with in-house and visiting artists throughout your studies, building your professional network in the process. In recent years our MA has hosted a wide range of high-profile artists, including Stacy Makishi, Peggy Shaw and Manuel Vason among others.

You will see the latest in contemporary theatre, from live art to productions at international institutions like the Royal Court.

To develop your experience in the cultural industries, we offer a brief placement with one of our partner organisations or artists.

Career paths

We train scholar-artists who can pursue a wide range of careers: we prepare you for research degrees in theatre and performance, help you to develop your own work as an artist or prepare you for a role in the cultural and creative industries, or in a range of other creative professions.

Past students have gone on to roles such as digital marketing officer, freelance directors assistant and associate lecturer.

Graduates of this course have gone on to work at companies such as:

  • Live Art Development Agency
  • London Metropolitan University
  • The National Student Drama Festival
  • Slaughter and May
  • The Sugarman Group
  • University of the Arts London (UAL)

Application deadline

09 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, one of the most exciting cities on the planet. The best of both worlds!
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    12th out of 95 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    141 71%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    1st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    59th

    6

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