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PostgraduateMA

Theatre

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£25,350Per Year (Intl)
£5,181Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Theatre at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Under the supervision of one or more staff members with expertise relevant to the project topic, students on the MA Research will produce: either an academic dissertation of 20000 words OR an academic dissertation of 12000 words and a piece of creative work. The dissertation must include a critical reflection on the relationship between the dissertation and the piece of creative work. The 12000 word dissertation is a critical piece of writing, demonstrating an advanced ability to research, investigate and discuss relevant ideas, debates, contexts, creative processes and products/texts. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Theatre Research Methods
Critical Dramaturgy and Textual Analysis
Performance Practice and Creation
Theatre History and Contextual Studies
Directing and Performance Leadership
Interdisciplinary Creative Practice
Dissertation Supervision and Project Development
Reflective Practice in Performance
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,350

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,350

Home Student Fee

£5,181

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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About University of York

University of York offers Theatre as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
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