Theatre Studies MA in University of Glasgow, UK

Theatre Studies MA in University of Glasgow

This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1

You will focus on two subject areas:

• Reading the stage – an introduction to different critical frames of performance theory and analysis.
• Theatre and society – the historical and contemporary role of theatre in society, giving you an understanding of some social, political and economic issues affecting theatre practice in a range of historical and geographical contexts.

YEAR 2

You will focus on two subject areas:

• Classical to modern – a historical and critical survey of the dominant forms of theatre practice in Europe before 1900.
• Modernism to postdramatic – an introduction to European and American practitioners whose radical approaches to acting, directing, scenography and dramaturgy have redefined our understanding of the theatrical event.

YEARS 3 AND 4

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will take a course in performance theory and analysis.

Optional courses include applied theatre, directing, writing for performance, advanced practice and work placement, as well as courses on documentary theatre, space and place, Renaissance theatre, performing memory, Victorian and Edwardian theatre, Samuel Beckett, queer performance, activist theatre, exhibiting cultures, and German theatre, among others.In year 4 you will also have the option to apply for a work placement.

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. 

SPECIAL GLASGOW FEATURE

Your studies will be based in a refurbished building that includes a flexible-stage theatre, performance studios, editing suites and a cinema. 

OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS

A number of opportunities exist for you to spend one of your undergraduate years, or part of a year, studying abroad. Our students have chosen to study at a range of universities in North America, Australia and Europe. We have particularly close connections with the University of New South Wales in Sydney; Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; the University of California; and Berlin’s Free University. 

 

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