MA Theatre at York St John University

Develop your artistic practice and specialise in making theatre or working with community groups. Find your path towards a rewarding career in the creative industries. Your learning is centred around your unique theatre practice. Whether it is theatre making or applied practice, you will gain the skills to develop your individual approach and professional profile. By learning from your expert tutors, you will create in-depth and professional projects.

Faculty: School of the Arts  |  Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Methods of Reflective Practice; Creative Entrepreneurship; Independent Research; Theatre and Performance Independent Project. Optional modules include Contemporary Theatre Practice; Applied Theatre Practices.

Career pathways

This postgraduate degree could lead you to a career directly related to working in the community music industry, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. Example roles include Actor; Community arts worker; Choreographer; Dancer; Drama/music therapist; Theatre director.

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