Course summary

Why choose this course You’ll have unlimited access to our virtual learning environment where you’ll be supported by highly experienced and passionate tutors. You will interconnect with a geographically diverse cohort of students to develop your skillsets with minimal disruption to your ability to sustain family and/or career responsibilities, simultaneously developing resourcefulness and resilience. We will enhance your skills by taking you deeper into the fascinating history of theatre from both a practical and critical perspective, enabling you to acquire a rigorous critical understanding of theatre. You will be taught and advised by leading West End directors, casting agents, experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base. Upon graduation, you will be well equipped with a range of professional and/or pedagogic practices, enabling you to widen your career prospects and employment opportunities. You will also be able to contribute more creatively and intelligently to your chosen field as a result of a developed contextual, analytical and critical awareness with an ability to apply that awareness to a variety of texts and/or contexts. 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.