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MA Theaterwissenschaft (Theatre Studies) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master on the history and analysis of theatre and performance, studied intensively and interdisciplinarily.

Faculty: Fachbereich 05 - Philosophie und Philologie  |  Department: Institut für Film-, Theater-, Medien- und Kulturwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Lectures and seminars covering drama and theatre history, aesthetics of contemporary theatre and performance analysis, and dramaturgy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No admission restriction (no Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in Theatre Studies or a subject related to culture, art, media, literature or theatre studies; theatre history and performance analysis can be made up in the first year. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-2 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 1 September.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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