MA Global Performance and Cultural Industries at University of Leeds

Programme overview

MA Global Performance and Cultural Industries is a one-year on-campus Masters examining how performance and the cultural and creative industries intersect. It includes work with cultural organisations and guest lectures from industry experts.

Department: School of Performance and Cultural Industries | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Independent Research Project (60 credits), The Creative Economy in Global Contexts and Perspectives on Global Performance (30 credits each). Options include Performance and Collaborative Enterprise, Arts and Activism, and Arts Based Practices in Health and Wellbeing.

Career pathways

Roles across the arts and international cultural organisations such as artistic practitioner, producer and administrator, or further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent, preferably in theatre and performance related subjects (such as theatre studies, performance studies, dance or music); applicants from areas such as new media, film, photography or heritage, or with relevant experience, are also considered. A supporting statement on motivation and career plans is required and additional documentation may be requested. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,400 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 29,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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