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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
University of York
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
16-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Work with creativity and flair as a theatre-maker in a rich creative environment. Experience first-hand the intricate collaborative interplay between performers, directors and dramaturgs which underpins successful theatre-making in the UK.
Combining practical workshops with seminar explorations and discussions, you'll focus on your work as an active theatre-maker and will learn the critical and interpretative skills needed to map and analyse the processes of theatre-making at an ambitious level. You'll have full use of our industry-standard rehearsal and production facilities for creative investigation of plays and performance texts, and to develop your own work. You'll benefit from contact with leading theatre-makers through theatre projects, masterclasses, lectures, and workshops.
Assessment and feedback
You'll be assessed throughout your course. Types of summative and formative assessment vary depending on the module and may include the following:
- Studio-based performances and demonstrations of varying lengths (up to 30 minutes)
- Essays of varying lengths (up to 4000 words)
- Research presentations
- Final practical project of up to 60 minutes in length
- Reflective essay of 4,000 words if submitting a final practical project
- Dissertation of 20,000 words if submitting final research project
Careers and skills
This course develops a range of analytical and practical skills in the performance and production of theatre, making our graduates highly employable. Because MA Theatre-Making is flexible enough to offer both practice-based and research-based paths, you'll find there’s a wide variety of career paths open to you across theatre and academia.
Career opportunities
- Playwright
- Director
- Arts administrator
- Theatre stage manager
- Literary manager
- Literary agent
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 23,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
17th
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Campus address
University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
1st out of 98 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 187163 82%10th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%4th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.58 72%89th
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