Drama, Theatre and Dance by Research MA (Res)
Course Overview - Drama, Theatre and Dance by Research MA (Res)
The course
The MA by Research (Drama, Theatre and Dance) is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects, including cultural studies, drama, theatre studies, dance studies, performance studies or comparative topics.
The core of the MA by Research is a 25,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and an...
<strong>The course</strong><br/><br/>The MA by Research (Drama, Theatre and Dance) is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects, including cultural studies, drama, theatre studies, dance studies, performance studies or comparative topics.<br/><br/>The core of the MA by Research is a 25,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.<br/><br/>You will also complete a research-focused, taught module which will equip you with a range of theoretical and historical approaches to the study of the arts, enabling you to articulate, refine and persistently test your approach to your chosen topic within this broader theoretical and methodological framework.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
R72
Points of Entry
Unknown
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,006 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £22,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |




















