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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Full Time
06-OCT-24
1 year
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MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Full time
06-OCT-24
1 year
MA - Master of Arts
Lancaster University
Part time
06-OCT-24
2 years
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How can actors, directors, applied theatre facilitators and playwrights inspire real change in a developing world? What role do theatre and performance play in the face of climate change, global conflict, economic crisis and other social issues? This degree will help you to develop creative performance practices that challenge, inspire and disrupt the social status quo.
This unique course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to have a genuine impact on the world around you. You’ll further your practical skills through workshops with visiting professionals and community organisations.
Throughout the programme, we’ll examine how professional theatre makers, applied theatre facilitators, and performance activists have responded to global challenges such as environmental degradation, migration, homelessness, sustainable development, and political engagement.
We have developed this course of study to empower you with the capacity to make theatre more politically and socially effective. We aim to equip you with the tools to develop bold and original approaches to socially and politically engaged performance. You’ll choose from optional modules that include collaboration with community groups, or development of specific skill sets like performance, playwriting or arts management. You will be able to take optional modules from other related subject disciplines at Lancaster University. The flexibility of this degree makes it suitable to combine with employment, although this will depend on which modules you choose.
Students need to have 2:1 (UK Hons) degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. We may also consider non-standard applicants.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£23,875 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£23,875 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.