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PostgraduateMA

Theatre

York St John University
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£11,800Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the MA Theatre at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Your learning is centred around your unique theatre practice. Whether it is theatre making or applied practice, you will gain the skills to develop your individual approach and professional profile. By learning from your expert tutors, you will create in-depth and professional projects. International tuition fees are £11,800 per year, home/UK fees are £8,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Theatre Practice
Advanced Performance Direction
Theatre Research and Methodology
Dramaturgical Analysis and Adaptation
Professional Theatre Production
Applied Theatre and Community Engagement
Independent Creative Project
Thesis and Professional Portfolio
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£11,800

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£11,800

Home Student Fee

£8,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£15,000£19,000£22,500
5 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About York St John University

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