Theatre and Performance Studies

Our course offers the opportunity to study theatre and performance studies in a dynamic research environment in the heart of London. From avant-garde drama to political action, queer performance, live art, dance, cultural tourism and the spectacles of the West End, you will be introduced to a range of theatre and performance theories and practices.

Key benefits:

• Unrivalled location at the heart of London allows regular access to a wide range of theatre and performance events, including performances, seminars, and research centres.
• Dynamic intellectual community offered by King's College London and surrounding institutions, supplemented by regular invited artist and academic speakers or artist residents.
• Required modules providing a strong foundation in theatre and performance studies, plus the opportunity to create an individualised course of study through selected options.

Ideal for students who have recently completed a BA in Theatre, English or related fields, or spent time engaging in performance practice or work in related industries. Leads to careers in cultural organisations, editorial, communication, research and more.

MA

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required Modules:

You are required to take:

• Theatre & Performance Theory (30 credits)
• Theatre & Performance Research Methods (20 credits)

Please note: if you are a part-time student, you will take only the above modules in your first year.

• Dissertation (90 credits)

The Dissertation module comprises a 15,000- word supervised dissertation and 4,000-word Critical Survey on a related subject. If you are a part-time student, you will write this in your second year.

Optional Modules:

In addition, you are required to take 40 credits from a range of optional modules. If you are a part-time student, you take these modules in your second year. The list of options may typically include:

• Performance Lab (20 credits)
• Guided Study: Performance in London/London in Performance (20 credits)
• Performance & Live Art (20 credits)
• Global/Local Shakespeare (20 credits)

King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study.

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees:

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