Theatre, Performance & Critical Culture MA

This Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture MA allows you to study at the heart of London’s Theatreland. You’ll be introduced to various theatre and performance theories, from contemporary theatres and live art performances to avant-garde dramas and political interventions site-specific events, choreographies and compositions and the world of cultural tourism and West End spectacles. During this master’s in Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture, you’ll explore the impact of society, both specific to theatre histories and ongoing wider political agency, focusing on social movements such as Black Lives Matter, MeToo and the climate emergency. You’ll also get to shape your curriculum with optional modules, including the performance-research-based Performance Lab in the specially restored Anatomy Museum & Theatre on the Strand.

Key benefits

• Build a strong research foundation in theatre and performance studies.
• Tailor your syllabus with two optional modules, including the practice-based Performance Lab that culminates in a solo research-led performance.
• Learn from King’s dynamic, intellectual community and a wealth of guest academic speakers and artist residents.
• Enjoy the abundance of cultural opportunities on your doorstep.
• Prepare yourself for a career in the cultural, performance and arts sectors.

Employability

Graduates from this Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture MA have worked in the arts and other related industries, including museums, curatorial, archival work, production, dramaturgy, journalism, performance and theatre and performance-related arts management and administration. Others choose to continue their research in the field further at a doctoral level-one recent graduate is working on the history of ‘early feminist writing for lunch-time theatre in 1970s London’ with Arts and Humanities Research Council Funding at Cambridge University.

Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements: An undergraduate honours degree with minimum 2:1 classification, in Theatre, Performance Studies, English or related fields. Strong interest and/or engagement in performance practice an asset. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.