Contemporary Performance (MA) at Liverpool Hope University

Programme overview

This MA programme offers an interdisciplinary and multicultural perspective in contemporary performance practice and research. The programme is unique, guiding students to conceive, devise and deliver their creative ideas through close engagement with cutting-edge theories and practice bringing together the arts with science and ritualistic practices.

Faculty: School of Creative and Performing Arts | Duration: 12 months (full-time); 27 months (part-time) | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Bid Presentation Portfolio, Audio / Visual Reflection Portfolio, Written Essay Essay, Public Profile Portfolio, Public Presentation Performance, Performative Response Performance, Performance (or equivalent) Practical Exam (Viva), Dissertation (or equivalent) Dissertation.

Career pathways

This MA is designed to support practicing or emerging practitioners in the development of critical, technical and management skills and strategies for forging independent and self-motivated careers. The programme is aimed to lead to a variety of employment outcomes across the arts industry and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a related discipline, (eg: Drama, Performing Arts, Dance) awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification. For students whose first language is not English there is a language requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 minimum of all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,550 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). International tuition Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months (full-time); 27 months (part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://hope-apply.enroly.com/login/

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