Theatre MFA
University of Surrey
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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Part Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

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Part Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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You’ll have unlimited access to our virtual learning environment, where you’ll be supported by highly experienced and passionate tutors.You will interconnect with a geographically diverse cohort of students to develop your skillsets with minimal disruption to your ability to sustain family and/or career responsibilities, simultaneously developing resourcefulness and resilience.We will enhance your skills by taking you deeper into the fascinating history of theatre from both a practical and ...Read more

You’ll have unlimited access to our virtual learning environment, where you’ll be supported by highly experienced and passionate tutors.You will interconnect with a geographically diverse cohort of students to develop your skillsets with minimal disruption to your ability to sustain family and/or career responsibilities, simultaneously developing resourcefulness and resilience.We will enhance your skills by taking you deeper into the fascinating history of theatre from both a practical and critical perspective, enabling you to acquire a rigorous critical understanding of theatre.You will be taught and advised by experienced professionals and leading academics, giving you a unique and comprehensive support network and knowledge base.Upon graduation, you will be well equipped with a range of professional and/or pedagogic practices, enabling you to widen your career prospects and employment opportunities. You will also be able to contribute more creatively and intelligently to your chosen field as a result of a developed contextual, analytical, and critical awareness with an ability to apply that awareness to a variety of texts and/or contexts.

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36/279
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3rd
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19th
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Tze Yun
04 Nov 25

I love the flexibility with my tutors even if I’m learning online. I can feel the support given. It is a great place to do theatre because the teachers are passionate educators..Read more

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification, in a theatre-related subject and have previous engagement with drama, theatre and performance. Applicants who already hold an MA in a related subject may be considered for entry to the third (final) year of the programme through the recognition of prior learning process.

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£6,700 per year

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

Welcome to the University of Surrey, a global community of more than 16,000 students from 140 countries....

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Guildford, Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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