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Performing Arts and Production MA by Research

University of Gloucestershire

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-OCT-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

The School of Creatives offers a stimulating and supportive intellectual environment, consisting of a diverse culture of interdisciplinary postgraduate research. Youll benefit from working with a team of both research-active and industry-connected supervisors.

Drama

The growing drama community at UoG offers opportunities to engage in a rich programme of talks and workshops from visiting lecturers/companies. Youll also benefit from our close links with local professional theatres and festivals.

As a research student you will have access to our suite of performance studios, digital equipment and the support of technical staff. If your practice requires experienced performers, youll be able to work with students from the BA performing arts courses.

Youll be encouraged to attend and present your work at the major conferences such as those organised by TAPRA (Theatre and Performance Research Association) and IFTR ( International Federation of Theatre Research).

Your development as a postgraduate researcher will be supervised and nurtured by a small team who will work closely with you and offer feedback at every stage as you progress through the course.

Youll be supported by staff whose specialisms include:

  • devising
  • immersive and participatory theatre,
  • acting,
  • performance art,
  • classical theatre,
  • theatrical adaptation,
  • writing for performance,
  • multimedia and intermedial arts,
  • site-related performance,
  • theatre and education,
  • applied theatre.

Performing Arts

Postgraduate study in performing arts covers a wide range of topics, with a focus on interdisciplinary work. Members of the performing arts team have a particular interest in practice as research.

Areas of research interest and experience include:

  • musical theatre,
  • devising,
  • role play in professional training,
  • writing for performance,
  • live and mediated performance,
  • acting for camera,
  • singing and performance,
  • theatre and community,
  • health, wellbeing and resilience,
  • theatre and play work.

Dance

We have a well-established research reputation and strong links and partnerships with arts organisations, professional dance companies, dance practitioners and publishing houses in the UK and internationally.

We welcome students interested in:

  • dance, somatics and philosophy
  • dance, spirituality and religious studies
  • dance science
  • performance praxis
  • community dance and education
  • inter-cultural and cross-cultural dance cultures.

Careers

Our postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.

As a postgraduate research student at UoG, youll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether its contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, well ensure youre ready to take on your next challenge.

This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where youll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 13,425per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Gloucestershire

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    52nd out of 95 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    120 61%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    52nd

    15
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    53rd

    4

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