MA Shakespeare and Creativity

The Shakespeare and Creativity MA at the University of Birmingham is a one-year full-time (or two years part-time) postgraduate program. It is a unique course that aims to provide students with a solid foundation in both the study of Shakespeare as well as the application of their creative skills through a variety of mediums including drama and writing. It focuses on contemporary approaches to Shakespeare in both scholarly and creative contexts and offers opportunities for budding scholars, teachers, writers, and actors to develop their work with a focus on the world’s leading Shakespearean resources in Stratford-upon-Avon.Course Content: The MA in Shakespeare and Creativity offers a part-time and full-time study option, exploring themes of Shakespeare in Education, and Shakespeare and Verbatim. The course features a combination of classroom-based studies, practical workshops, individual research, and possibly placements. The course is divided equally between taught and research-based elements, transitioning gradually to fully research-based as you progress.Key Modules: The key modules in this program include: Shakespeare and Society, Research Skills and Methods, Response to Shakespeare, Shakespeare and Topicality, and Independent Study.Future Careers: After completing the Shakespeare and Creativity MA programme, students have a wide range of career paths to follow. They can explore careers in teaching, creative industries, performing arts, publishing, tourism, and heritage industries. Others may choose to pursue further academic study such as a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.