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MA Theaterwissenschaft transkulturell. Geschichte, Theorie, Praxis (Theatre Studies (Transcultural): History, Theory, Practice) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

Deepens theatre-studies knowledge and methods to qualify for practice-related fields and academic work, with the teaching and research paradigm of transculturality. Taught in German with some English.

Faculty: Fakultät für Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften  |  Department: Institut für Theaterwissenschaft  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time; taught in German, partly English  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Theatrical practices and the arts studied through a transcultural lens.

Career pathways

Prepares for leading roles in academia or in transcultural theatre practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree or Berufsakademie degree usually in theatre studies or a related subject with at least 60 credit points of theatre studies (or proof it will be reached before the master's starts); proof of work placements of at least two months in artistic-practical work, organisation or public relations. Open admission (no numerus clausus). Application period: 02.05. – 15.09.; portal: AlmaWeb.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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