Course summary

Why choose this course Ideal for those in full-time employment, our online Theatre MFA from the Guildford School of Acting (GSA) provides a gateway to an exciting future without the need for regular attendance on campus. You’ll have unlimited access to our virtual learning environment where you’ll be supported by highly experienced and passionate tutors. Furthering your skills, our course will take you deeper into the fascinating history of theatre from both a practical and critical perspective. What you will study Our Theatre (Distance Learning) MFA allows you to study at your own pace through online learning, so you can pursue your passion for theatre and develop industry connections around your existing commitments. You’ll actively engage with fundamental principles and explore the rich heritage of theatre from a critical, historical and theoretical perspective. You’ll gain an understanding of theatrical practices and develop your ability to evaluate significant artistic, historical, social and political developments in theatre. Our broad range of modules incorporates topics such as: The Greeks Shakespeare Naturalism and the Actor Modern Theatre Global Theatres Music and Dance in Theatre. In addition, you will explore the background to theatre through history, philosophy, psychology, politics and cultural theory. You will have the opportunity to enhance your professional development and you’ll complete an independent research project that will allow you to specialise in an area of particular interest to you. You will also study pedagogies that will introduce you to key principles, skills and techniques required to facilitate training for performance in a range of settings across diverse communities, and develop your knowledge of areas in theatre, performance and relevant teaching practices.