MA by Research Theatre and Performance Studies at University of Warwick

A research degree offering a bespoke programme of independent research in theatre and performance studies. It can culminate in a 30,000-40,000 word thesis or a combination of practice as research (performance, curation, writing for performance, translation, applied theatre or digital outcome) with a shorter thesis, subject to departmental approval.

Department: Theatre and Performance Studies  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Intake: 5 October 2026  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students work with a supervisor or co-supervisors who agree a programme of reading, research and writing, are allocated a departmental mentor, and can take professional skills training and attend research events. Departmental research themes include Ethics, Politics, Praxis; Cities, Places, Environments; Memories, Histories, Futures; and Creative Industries and the Value of Culture.

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