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University of Glasgow

Theatre Studies MLitt

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Full time | Gilmorehill Campus | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MLitt - Master of Letters

Subject areas

Theatre & Dramatic Arts

Course Summary

This Masters engages with a wide variety of histories and practices attached to the study of theatre. It is designed to enable you to become proficient in the techniques of historical, sociological and theoretical analysis of the theatrical process, past and present. A key strength of this programme is its flexibility, which enables you to create a portfolio of courses based on your individual needs and interests. Theatre Studies at Glasgow is one of the longest-established theatre programmes in the UK. Our internationally renowned reputation for research, practice and teaching ensures an ideal environment for Masters study. The programme’s flexible structure allows you to work in an interdisciplinary capacity, selecting options from across the College of Arts to place theatre studies in conversation with a broad range of humanities subjects. Glasgow is home to a huge variety of nationally significant theatres and companies producing work that spans new writing, canonical classics, devised performance and live art, with major organisations such as National Theatre Scotland, Playwright Studio Scotland and the Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA) based in the city.This programme examines the nature and function of the theatrical event and theatre culture from a range of critical, historical and practical perspectives. It prepares you for a wide range of careers closely connected to theatre provision and production. The programme's critical components also provide a good foundation for those wishing to progress to doctoral study

Modules

Independent Research Project (Dramaturgy) (60 Credits) - Core

By the end of the course students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main primary sources in their chosen field; demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main secondary sources in their chosen field; demonstrate substantial and detailed first-hand knowledge of their chosen subject area; demonstrate the ability to define, plan, and execute a sustained, focused and coherent research project; demonstrate the ability to use appropriate bibliographic and information sources; demonstrate the ability to work independently; and, demonstrate aptitude in both practical and research skills necessary to create and execute a piece of written work or practical project.

Research Methods (20 Credits) - Core

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£25,320

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Theatre, Performance, Drama or English Literature.

We may also accept degrees in other subjects.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent.

Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications

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The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451. Alumni include seven Nobel Prize winners, Scotland’s First Minister and a Prime Minister, while Albert Einstein gave a seminal lecture on the theory of relativity there in 1933. The university consists of four colleges: College of Arts College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Science and Engineering College of...more

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