Course summary
This Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture MA allows you to study at the heart of London’s Theatreland and enhance your classroom education with a wealth of field trips. You’ll be introduced to various theatre and performance practices, 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 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 theatre complex on the Strand. Key benefits
- Build a strong foundation in theatre and performance studies.
- Tailor your syllabus with two optional modules, including the practice-based Performance Lab that culminates in a 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 creative career in the cultural, performance and arts sectors.
Entry 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
King's College London, University of London
Strand
Westminster
WC2R 2LS