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Theatre, Performance & Critical Culture MA

King's College London

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King's College London

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture MA allows you to study at the heart of Londons Theatreland. Youll be introduced to various theatre and performance theories, from contemporary theatres and live art performances to avant-garde dramas and political interventions site-specific events, choreographies and compositions and the world of cultural tourism and West End spectacles. During this masters in Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture, youll explore the impact of society, both specific to theatre histories and ongoing wider political agency, focusing on social movements such as Black Lives Matter, MeToo and the climate emergency. Youll also get to shape your curriculum with optional modules, including the performance-research-based Performance Lab in the specially restored Anatomy Museum & Theatre on the Strand.

Key benefits

  • Build a strong research foundation in theatre and performance studies.
  • Tailor your syllabus with two optional modules, including the practice-based Performance Lab that culminates in a solo research-led performance.
  • Learn from Kings dynamic, intellectual community and a wealth of guest academic speakers and artist residents.
  • Enjoy the abundance of cultural opportunities on your doorstep.
  • Prepare yourself for a career in the cultural, performance and arts sectors.

Employability

Graduates from this Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture MA have worked in the arts and other related industries, including museums, curatorial, archival work, production, dramaturgy, journalism, performance and theatre and performance-related arts management and administration. Others choose to continue their research in the field further at a doctoral level-one recent graduate is working on the history of ‘early feminist writing for lunch-time theatre in 1970s London with Arts and Humanities Research Council Funding at Cambridge University.

Application deadline

25/08/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 30,000per year

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

University information

King's College London

King's College London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Music

    6th out of 80 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    174 82%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    36th

    35

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