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A theatre degree offers international students an exciting blend of creative exploration and hands-on experience in acting, directing and stage production.

Theatre as a degree focuses on the study and practice of the performing arts, encompassing various aspects of theatre production, acting, directing, stage management, and theatre history. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theatrical arts and fosters creative expression and storytelling through live performances.

Studying Theatre nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration. It provides a platform for self-expression and encourages students to engage with diverse narratives and perspectives. Graduates often find fulfilment in bringing stories to life, inspiring audiences, and contributing to the vibrant world of performing arts.

A degree in Theatre opens doors to various opportunities in both the artistic and management aspects of the entertainment industry, allowing individuals to pursue their passion for theatre and contribute to the cultural richness of society.

Graduates of a degree in Theatre will have a diverse range of career options available to them within the entertainment industry and beyond. These include professional actors, directors, playwrights, stage managers, arts administrators, drama teachers, and theatre critics.

Your degree program will be delivered through a combination of practical workshops, lectures, and seminars, offering hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production. Depending on your course, you may have the opportunity to participate in numerous stage productions, gaining valuable practical skills and building your portfolio. Modules you study could include:

  • Acting Techniques
  • Theater History and Dramatic Literature
  • Stagecraft and Set Design
  • Directing for the Stage
  • Playwriting and Dramaturgy

Graduates of a master's degree in Theatre will have advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen area of specialisation within the theatrical arts. This degree is suitable for those seeking to deepen their expertise in acting, directing, playwriting, or other specific aspects of theatre.

Your master's degree program will focus on honing your artistic abilities and may include opportunities for practical collaboration with industry professionals or research projects in theatre studies. Modules you study could include:

  • Advanced Acting Techniques
  • Contemporary Theater Practices
  • Theatre and Social Change
  • Theatrical Research and Analysis
  • The Business of Theater

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Music, Theatre and Performance Studies Master Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Musical Theatre: Acting and Performance MA

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama United Kingdom

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Management (Theatre and Screen) BA (Hons)

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) United Kingdom

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Theatre Practice MA

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Performance and Theatre Making MA

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Theatre Studies MA

University of Amsterdam Netherlands

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Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre Diploma

Toronto Film School Canada

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Musical Theatre FdA, BA (Hons), CertHE

Teesside University United Kingdom

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Theatre Directing: Text and Production MA

University of East Anglia (UEA) United Kingdom

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Theatre Minor

American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates (the)

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MA Classical Acting for the Professional Theatre MA

LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) United Kingdom

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Theatre and Professional Practice BA (Hons)

University of Bedfordshire United Kingdom

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Masters in Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy Master

University College Utrecht (UCU) Netherlands

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Theatre and Film BA, BA (Hons)

Queen Margaret University United Kingdom

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