This Masters engages with a range of theatre and performance practices, explored in a critically informed context. The programme encompasses practices such as contemporary devising and production dramaturgy, autobiographical performance, and socially/politically engaged practice. You will be encouraged to develop a reflective, rigorous and critically informed approach to theatre practice, with the intention of enriching and enhancing your creative work and furthering your career as a theatre/performance practitioner.
CAREER PROSPECTS
This programme is ideal for practitioners who want to develop their practice; graduates who are planning a career in theatre making; and those who want to look more in depth into aspects of theatre practice they have enjoyed and benefitted from through undergraduate studies. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for PhD study and an academic career.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified.
For Theatre & Performance Practices we occasionally make exception to the 2.1 Honours degree requirement and are prepared to acknowledge appropriate skills and background in theatre and performance practices.
When applying for this programme, please include a personal statement (maximum 500 words) stating why you want to study this programme with the particular courses it offers.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
PTE (Academic)
University Type | Public |
Campus Setting | Urban |
No. of Campuses | 3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
Residence Halls | 11 |
Work-Study | Available (20 hrs/week) |
Graduate Employability Rate | ~95.9% |
Research Funding Available | 179 million GBP |
No. of International Student | Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
No. of Research and Teaching Staff | 3400 |
No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners | 420 |
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
Program/Level of Education | Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
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Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine | 21,920 |
Dental Surgery | 45,170 |
All other bachelor degrees | 16,970 |
MS Data Science | 23,500 |
Masters in International Business | 21,900 |
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
Type of Expense | Cost (GBP/year) |
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On-Campus Accommodation | 5121-12,680 |
Books and Stationery | 400 |
Travel | 300 |
Entertainment | 1440 |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 19,350
Total
£ 19,350