Italian/Theatre Studies Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

Studying Italian opens up the language and culture of a major EU country that has played a key role in Europe’s political and artistic development. This degree programme examines the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. 

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? 

Glasgow has a long tradition of teaching in Italian studies, supported by excellent library resources in the subject. You will be taught in small groups, mostly by native speakers of Italian, giving you the opportunity to develop a high level of fluency in written and spoken Italian. We have close connections with the theatre industry, giving you opportunities to learn from and engage with practitioners of national and international standing. 

Career Prospects? 

Graduates with qualifications in modern languages and cultures have gone on to pursue rewarding careers in the media, teaching (both at home and abroad), journalism, tourism, translating and interpreting, and the Civil Service, as well as business, commerce and marketing.  Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of careers, many of which are closely connected to professional theatre-making, arts production and management. Recent graduates have, for instance, become successful theatre directors, casting agents, arts managers, producers and administrators, stand-up comedians and playwrights. Others take career paths in, for example, teaching or community arts.