MA Shakespeare
University of Birmingham
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MA - Master of Arts

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Course overview In this course you immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. By studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from our academic experts and join a community who share your love of Shakespeare. Pursue your passion for Shakespeare and discover new ways to approach his works. Our MA Shakespeare includes the optional pathway MA Shakespeare with Education. This pathway is suitable if you work in ...Read more

Course overview In this course you immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. By studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from our academic experts and join a community who share your love of Shakespeare. Pursue your passion for Shakespeare and discover new ways to approach his works. Our MA Shakespeare includes the optional pathway MA Shakespeare with Education. This pathway is suitable if you work in education, or you're interested in working in education. Study Shakespeare through different lenses based on the latest research of our Shakespeare academics. The University has a unique collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), offering you opportunities outside the MA to enhance your studies and see Shakespeare’s works brought to life on-stage. Course highlights Benefit from our wide ranging expertise in the study of Shakespeare. You'll explore critical, historical and theatrical approaches to Shakespeare, deepening your understanding of his impact on literature and theatre.

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51/91
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11th
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14th
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Trin
02 Feb 26

Doing the Shakespeare MA allows you to live in Stratford-upon-Avon, with plenty of opportunities to see relevant plays at the RSC (which is only about 5 minutes from campus). The..Read more

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clare
02 Feb 26

I am lucky to study in an environment that is bursting with enthusiasm for the subject we all study. The staff are incredible and leading academics in their field. The library..Read more

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Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in English or a related subject. If you don't have the required academic background, you can study our Fall in with Shakespeare or Spring into Shakespeare short course before applying for the MA. Completing one of the short courses can be used instead of a 2:1 Honours degree as entry onto the MA Shakespeare or MA Shakespeare with Education pathway. We may also require you to submit a writing sample of approximately 2000 words on Shakespeare or a similar topic related to Early Modern drama, but this will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

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£11,250 per year

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£27,090 per year

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£27,090 per year

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Trin
02 Feb 26
MA Shakespeare
Doing the Shakespeare MA allows you to live in Stratford-upon-Avon, with plenty of opportunities to see relevant plays at the RSC (which is only about 5 minutes from campus). The...
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clare
02 Feb 26
Shakespeare Studies PhD
I am lucky to study in an environment that is bursting with enthusiasm for the subject we all study. The staff are incredible and leading academics in their field. The library...
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University of Birmingham
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The University of Birmingham, the founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK, has been pursuing and...

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