MA Applied Theatre and Education at University of Derby

Programme overview

Applied Theatre refers to the practice of theatre and drama in non-traditional settings and/or with marginalised communities politically, educationally and socially. This course investigates both practically and critically how theatre and drama within our communities can be transformative and contribute to social change.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Performing Arts and Theatre | Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Applied Theatre and Education MA core modules: Applied Theatre Context and Work Based Learning, Performance Practice as Research, Independent Study (Major Project).

Career pathways

Graduates of this programme are prepared for careers in a range of private and public sector opportunities for example: As creative learning officers in theatres, museums and other community-based organisations; education directors and managers for cultural organisations; facilitators of youth theatres and other projects; health and wellbeing theatre specialists; freelance practitioners working in a wide range of settings including schools, prisons and the care system.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have a first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application. You will also be invited to an interview as part of the application process to ensure that this is the right course for you, and to demonstrate your prior or ongoing practical experience in the field, whether this may be paid or voluntary.; If English is not your first language, you'll also need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.; Disclosure and Barring Service; A large component of the course involves work with clients and therefore a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application is required at the point of accepting a place at the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=2353

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