For students wishing to undertake further study in Theatre and Performance Studies, the School offers a number of taught MA degrees and research degrees at MA, MPhil and PhD level (see below). It is also possible to undertake an MA, MPhil or PhD in Theatre/ Performance Studies using practice-as-research methods. For further useful information and advice on research degrees see: Postgraduate Research Students

 

 

Funded by the European Commission, the MA in International Performance Research (MAIPR) is a sixteen-month course offered by four internationally renowed academic institutions in the UK, the Netherlands, Serbia and Finland. Students study at two of these institutions, and conduct fieldwork and arts research in one of more these nations.

 

A two-year part-time course for Professional Theatre Consultants.

 

The following MA courses are offered by the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies, which is located within the school:

 

The MA in International Cultural Policy and Management is a well-established and internationally popular programme, offering a unique range of studies in an expanding field. It addresses the practical realities of working in the cultural sector and at the same time explores theoretical questions around the conditions of International culture.

 

The MA in Creative and Media Enterprises focuses on the special relationship between creative imagination and strategic management. The programme explores the international context of the creative and media industries, as well as the practical challenges facing small creative firms in Britain and Europe.

 

The MA in Global Media and Communication will investigate the creative communication strategies used by the global media industry. Students will learn about creativity, the design process, and the user experiences of successful media products. They will also reflect critically on the power of media communication, and the ethical and political implications of its global operations.

 

 

The degree of PhD is a supervised individual research project over three years full-time or five years part-time, culminating in the production of a thesis. Students initially register for the MPhil degree and upgrade to the PhD on satisfactory progress after one year. Alternatively students can simply study for two years full-time or three years part-time, and complete a shorter thesis to gain the degree of MPhil.

 

The degree of MA by research is likewise a supervised individual research project completed over one year full-time or two years part-time, offering an introduction to academic research for students looking to pursue study in a specific area not covered by a taught masters programme.

 

Suitably qualified candidates may pursue practice-based research at MA, MPhil and PhD levels, submitting both a written thesis and a body of creative practice as outcomes of their studies. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of professional standard practice or other relevant practical experience and competencies to be considered for practice-based research.