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PostgraduateMA

Theatre and Performance

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,850Per Year (Intl)
£11,340Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the MA Theatre and Performance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Birkbeck’s MA Theatre and Performance allows you to specialise and gain an award in Dramaturgy, Theatre Making, or Writing for Performance. These routes make it a highly distinctive degree designed for emerging and continuing theatre professionals looking to develop their creative practice, build analytical capacity and gain hands-on industry experience. Why choose this course? - The course is taught by world-leading artists and academic researchers while working closely with Birkbeck’s pioneering industry partners such as Camden People’s Theatre, Battersea Arts Centre, and the Dramat... International tuition fees are £20,850 per year, home/UK fees are £11,340 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Performance
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Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above, and/or relevant practical experience in the creative industries. All suitable applicants will be interviewed either personally or by telephone. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. On your application form, please list all your relevant

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,850

Home Student Fee

£11,340

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Theatre and Performance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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