Drama, Theatre and Dance MA by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

The MA by Research (Drama, Theatre and Dance) is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects, including cultural studies, drama, theatre studies, dance studies, performance studies or comparative topics.

Department: Drama and Theatre | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our graduates are highly employable and recent years they have entered many different fields, including international management, consultancy, sales and marketing, media and publishing, banking, the arts, politics, the Civil Service, teaching, and travel and tourism. This course also equips you with a solid foundation for continued PhD studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1. Normally we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in relevant subjects but we will consider high 2:2 or equvalent degrees or relevant work experience. Candidates with professional qualifications in an associated area may be considered. Where a ‘good 2:2’ is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above. If you are interested in applying, please visit our how to apply page where you can find more information on the application process. Before applying we recommend securing a supervisor in order to apply for your chosen research project. Please submit the following supporting information when making your application: a short research proposal; a sample of written work in English, which should take the form of a short academic essay or review of a theatre production (2,000 words in total). English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. Writing 7.0. No other subscore lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,200 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://royalhollowayacuk.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login

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