Overview

Why study MA World Theatres at Goldsmiths, University of London?

This degree trains graduates for employment in a range of positions in theatre, government, the cultural sector, and higher education, that require solid intellectual preparation and knowledge of the field.
You’ll cover the historical contexts and philosophical bases of theatre and performance practices from different parts of the world, some of which are rarely introduced in UK higher education. This will involve studying the indigenous and contemporary performance and theatre traditions from a variety of cultural, national and international contexts.
You’ll be introduced to the whole range of drama, theatre and performance practices from many areas of the world.

Where possible, you’ll be provided access to industry opportunities in order to extend your study, in particular with our new Associate Organisation, LIFT, and its biennial festival of international theatre, as well as its on-going programme of activities.

Careers

The broad range of interests combined in this programme will prepare you for a diverse range of employment and/or a portfolio of careers in theatre and performance as well as the arts industry as a whole in different socio-cultural environments:

facilitation and animation in both mainstream, applied and community theatre contexts nationally and internationally
administrative and support servicescultural leadershipgovernment organisations
journalism and broadcasting (including radio, television and print journalism)
teaching at all levels
interpretation and translation in theatre and performance contexts
acting, directing, design, dramaturgy

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Theatre: Contexts and Practices + Contemporary African Theatre and Research Project (training for research and academic writing)
Asian Theatre: From Bharata to Brecht and Eastern European Theatres and Research Project
World Theatre: Contexts and Practices or/and Contemporary African Theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful applicants will normally hold a first degree at 2:1 level or higher (or its equivalent in the case of applicants from abroad) in an arts or humanities subject.
For candidates with unrelated degrees/backgrounds, they must demonstrate a keen interest in the theatre evidenced by having previously taken part in productions as a performer, writer/critic, director or producer.
In all cases, candidates must demonstrate in their written application/personal statement and at interview that they have an interest in theoretical and analytical work and that they are also able to meet the intellectual demands of a programme designed to be theoretically challenging.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21000 GBP / year

≈ 21000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Additional Details

National - part-time: £5625 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Why study MA World Theatres at Goldsmiths, University of London?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

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