Theatre: Socially Engaged Practice MA
University of Portsmouth
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MA - Master of Arts

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University of Portsmouth

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Usetheatreandperformanceaspowerfultoolsfor'socialchange,whetherit'sbringinghistoriceventstolifeinmuseumsorworkingwithlocalcouncilsortheNHStohighlightnewhealthinitiatives.Ifyou'relookingtobuildonyourundergraduatedegree,andwanttousethetoolsofdramatomakeapositivedifferencetotheworld,thenthisMaster'sdegreeinTheatre,whichfocuseson'SociallyEngagedPractice,istheidealchoiceforyou.You'llexploremethodsandtechniquesforusingdramainthecommunity,'suchasinyouthgroups,mentalhealth'support'settings,'schools,museums,andcentresforolderpeopleandthosewithillnesses.You'llgetpracticalexperienceinthecommunity,buildingaportfolioofworkyoucan'showcasetoemployerswhenyougraduate.Byfocusingonusingdramaasacommunity-buildingtool,you'lllearnhowtouseyourdramatic'skillsetinanewcontext,openingdoorsinyourcareer,andhelpingyoutomakepositivechangesin'society.

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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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30th
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49th
What students say
T
Tyler
08 Nov 23

The location is amazing, beautiful monuments, lovely restaurants, great workers/staff, easy to access shopping areas etc. The staff at the uni are smashing and supportive as well..Read more

T
Tyler
22 Feb 23

I believe Portsmouth is a fantastic place geographically with its vicinity to great landmarks, great places to hang out and chill with friends, the facilities that the university..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a related subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications. Applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

Tuition fees

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£8,900 per year

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£8,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,100 per year

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Tyler
08 Nov 23
Theatre BA (Hons)
The location is amazing, beautiful monuments, lovely restaurants, great workers/staff, easy to access shopping areas etc. The staff at the uni are smashing and supportive as well...
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T
Tyler
22 Feb 23
I believe Portsmouth is a fantastic place geographically with its vicinity to great landmarks, great places to hang out and chill with friends, the facilities that the university...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University of Portsmouth
University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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