Master of Arts in Drama and Theatre Studies at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

This research MA is for scholars and practitioners exploring drama, theatre and performance, with emphasis on independent research and creative work linked to prior training. The thesis may be theoretical or an integrated study of creative process and theory.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences | Department: Drama | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A single 180-credit Thesis (Drama and Theatre Studies) 871.

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Entry requirements

A BAHons in Drama and Theatre Studies, a four-year degree in Drama and Theatre Studies, or an equivalent approved by Senate, with an average final mark of at least 65%, plus an acceptable research proposal submitted to the Department of Drama (1-3 page statement of research interest). Applicants without an SU Drama Honours degree may be required to pass the Honours module Introduction to Research Methodology (Drama and Theatre Studies) 771.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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