World Performances, Theatres and Cultures

Entry requirements

Successful applicants will normally hold a first degree at 2:1 level or higher (or its equivalent in the case of applicants from abroad) in an arts or humanities subject.

For candidates with unrelated degrees/backgrounds, they must demonstrate a keen interest in the theatre evidenced by having previously taken part in productions as a performer, writer/critic, director or producer.

In all cases, candidates must demonstrate in their written application/personal statement and at interview that they have an interest in theoretical and analytical work and that they are also able to meet the intellectual demands of a programme designed to be theoretically challenging.

Students will be expected to engage with historical research, as well as have some awareness of how world contemporary performance and theatre involves a diversity of forms, practices and traditions.

Criteria for entry into the programme also includes independence, self‐motivation, intellectual and personal initiative, and commitment to scholarly investigation, especially investigation into performance practices.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Investigate indigenous and contemporary performance practices from different parts of the world on this pioneering Masters programme.

Why study MA World Performances, Theatres and Cultures at Goldsmiths

• This degree trains graduates for employment in a range of positions in theatre, government, the cultural sector, and higher education, that require solid intellectual preparation and knowledge of the field

• You’ll cover the historical contexts and philosophical bases of theatre and performance practices from different parts of the world, some of which are rarely introduced in UK higher education. This will involve studying indigenous and contemporary performance and theatre traditions from a variety of cultural, national and international contexts

• You’ll be introduced to the whole range of drama, theatre and performance practices from many areas of the world.

• This degree offers interdisciplinary perspectives on indigenous and contemporary performance practices, drawing dialectically on concepts from sociology, cultural theory, anthropology, performance theory, postcolonial theory and political science

• You'll examine the relationship between performance and the society and culture to which it contributes

• Where possible, you’ll be provided access to industry opportunities in order to extend your study, in particular with one of our Associate Organisations, LIFT, and its biennial festival of international theatre, as well as its on-going programme of activities

Information for international students

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.

Fees and funding

Find out more about postgraduate fees and explore funding opportunities. If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline.