MA Making New Theatre

at Liverpool John Moores University

Course modules
 

Discover the building blocks of your programme
 

Your programme is made up of a number of core modules which are part of the course framework. Some programmes also have optional modules that can be selected to enhance your learning in certain areas and many feature a dissertation, extended report or research project to demonstrate your advanced learning.
 

Responding to the Cultural Climate 1 (20 credits) 

This module acts as an introduction to the understanding and analysis of theatre sectors
 

Responding to the Cultural Climate 2 (30 credits)

Studying on this module will enable you to understand how to create new theatre for a specific theatre audience
 

Cultural Cabaret (20 credits)

Participants on this module will be researching and developing key practitioners, dramatic works and theories that inform your work
 

Crafting Passion (30 Credits)

During this module you will research and develop your own specialist area of new theatre theory and practice
 

Research Methodology and Proposal (20 credits)

This specialist module will help you acquire research methods to test your creative practice
 

Dissertation and Project (60 credits)

During the dissertation, you will create in practice and critically evaluate in writing your final major project, a substantial amount of which can be weighted to either the practical or written thesis

You will need:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in a Drama, Theatre, Creative or Performing Arts related subject

• A minimum of three years professional training or significant theatre or drama experience with demonstrative creative potential and critical thinking assessed through interview/audition and written submission.
   

You will be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge to embark on and complete the programme and will provide evidence of your learning capability, study opportunity and commitment in the interview process.

Tuition fees
 

• Home (full-time, per year):£7,250
• International (full-time, per year):£16,100

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
 

If you have ambitions to be a leading light in the theatre and performing arts sector, this course is an ideal way to advance your ambitions.
 

We designed this course for experienced and early career practitioners; whether you’re an actor, writer, director, choreographer, designer (costume, lighting, sound and set) or a producer, marketer, manager or offer your own drama related specialism.
 

The programme leader will also consider applicants from a wide spectrum of educational achievements. You may have a degree in Theatre, Performance, Drama or a related subject, you may have an unrelated degree but have some experience in drama, or you may have worked professionally and are looking to validate academically your previous experience.