Master of Arts in Theatre (by research)

University of York

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 24,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1963

Total Students: 22,020 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Master of Arts in Theatre (by research)

Program Overview

Combine creativity with research to develop key skills for a future in theatre-making, academia, or both.

Under the supervision of one or more of our academic staff with expertise relevant to your project's topic, students on the MA by research will produce either:

  • an academic dissertation of 20,000 words, or
  • an academic dissertation of 12,000 words and a piece of creative work. The dissertation must include a critical reflection on the relationship between the dissertation and the piece of creative work.

The 20,000 or 12,000-word dissertation is a critical piece of writing, demonstrating an advanced ability to research, investigate and discuss relevant ideas, debates, contexts, creative processes and products/texts. The dissertation should provide a contextual framework for the piece of creative work and demonstrate advanced levels of appropriate subject knowledge, insight and understanding. It should also use appropriate academic referencing and bibliographic conventions.  

  • A performance of between 60 and 120 minutes, with the candidate taking the part of lead actor or director/facilitator. This might be a performance in a theatre, an installation, or a site-specific performance. Other roles and possibilities can be negotiated with the candidate’s supervisor.
  • A stage play of between 60 and 120 minutes which has been written by the candidate.

This degree is particularly aimed at individuals who wish to develop advanced research skills to enhance their undergraduate degree and/or as a prelude to developing a research-based career. As such, whilst counting as a research degree in its own right, this Masters by research may enable you to transfer to PhD study to explore your topic in greater depth

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