MA Dramaturgie (Dramaturgy) at Hochschule für Schauspielkunst Ernst Busch Berlin

Programme overview

The Master's programme in dramaturgy centres on training in production dramaturgy. Over four semesters it teaches the academic and craft skills needed to contribute artistically and independently to the complex processes of theatre rehearsals.

What you will study

Students take the core subjects of theatre history, dramaturgy and sociology of culture together with the directing students, plus selected applied dramaturgy classes on theatre and drama aesthetics. A main focus is practical work as dramaturgs accompanying scene studies and productions across the university's departments.

Career pathways

Production dramaturgy forms the basis for further professional development in theatre.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A degree qualifying for a Master of Arts from a university, university of applied sciences or art school in Germany or abroad (applicants close to completion, with roughly 80% of credits, may apply, but the degree must be in hand by the start of studies); artistic talent; German at C1 level. Application documents: degree certificate or transcript, tabular CV, motivation letter and written answers to set tasks (one A4 page each), and German language evidence if needed. Two stages: selection on documents and an entrance examination. Applications through the online portal; the next window is announced for autumn 2027 for Wintersemester 2028/29.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hfs-berlin.de/studium/dramaturgie/dramaturgie-bewerbung/

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