MA Applied Theatre - Full-time or Part-Time

The MA Applied Theatre encourages investigation into the possibilities and contradictions of drama and theatre practice as transformative and rehabilitative, and engages practically and critically with a range of theories and current practices. As a student on the programme, you will:

• Gain knowledge of theatre in extensive applied, community and drama education settings, in the UK and globally
• Combine theory and practice in exploring how theatre can change lives
• Have the opportunity to undertake industry placements globally

Key features of the MA Applied Theatre are:

• exploration of theatre work in specific settings;
•  key practices in applied theatre;
• a theoretical engagement with new ideas in the field;
• project-based study examining specific professional work with a varied range of client groups;
• or specialising in working with people whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.

The course develops knowledge of the ways in which drama and theatre are used to benefit a range of distinct groups that are key to today’s evolving cultural landscape.

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