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MA Theatre & Drama at Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana University Bloomington, United States

Programme overview

The MA in theatre at IU Bloomington is a 30-credit-hour degree in dramatic literature, theory and theatre history.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

At least 15 credits in departmental courses numbered 500 and above including T500; master's essay (paper, original essay or thesis); written exam on the MA reading list; ability to translate scholarly theatre material from one foreign language.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance (MA/PhD): undergraduate major in the field or other evidence of adequate background; GRE General Test required; non-native English speakers need TOEFL 600 paper / 250 computer / 100 internet-based.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

The graduate application fee is $70 (US citizen and international); a reduced fee of $35 applies to students currently enrolled in a graduate programme who apply to a second programme in the same school, and fee waivers are available for eligible applicants.

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