Applied Theatre and Intervention MA

at University of Leeds

You’ll study compulsory modules designed to give you a solid base of theoretical knowledge and high level research skills.
 

You’ll also choose from a range of optional modules, giving you the ability to tailor your studies to suit your interests and career ambitions.
 

Depending on your optional module choices, you’ll also have the chance to apply your learning in context by constructing your own project in collaboration. Outcomes could be creative workshops, toolkits of best practice, or performance processes with participants. This can be with an organisation engaged in applied theatre, or in a setting where applied theatre is practiced.
 

As you progress through your studies, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in an independent research project on a topic of your choice. This can be a written dissertation or a piece of practice-led research with a written commentary.

Course structure

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Independent Research Project (MA)    
• Applied Theatre Practices    
• Critical Concepts in Applied Theatre and Intervention    

A bachelor undergraduate degree with a 2:1 (hons) or higher.
 

You may have a first degree in theatre and performance, media, education, social work, sociology, liberal arts or languages. Applicants would benefit from an existing interest in, or experience of, socially engaged pedagogies or arts, in community or educational contexts.
 

Applicants must demonstrate understanding of the course by responding to the five questions in the personal statement section of their online application. Please ensure you respond to the questions asked in the supporting statement section of the application
 

Applicants without a degree may also be considered, if they can demonstrate significant relevant industry experience.
 

International
 

Our admissions team are experienced in considering a wide range of international qualifications. If you wish to discuss whether your qualifications will meet the necessary entry criteria, contact the School’s admissions team.
 

Documents and information you'll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts, or partial transcripts if you're still studying (please submit an official English translation if necessary)
• Evidence of your English language qualifications, if English is not your first language
• A personal statement in response to the questions asked in the supporting statement section of the application form.
• A full up-to-date CV.

Fees

UK: £9,750 (total)

International: £21,750 (total)
 

Applied theatre is a wide field that is constantly developing in response to social and economic changes, and there is a growing jobs market in learning and participation in cultural organisations worldwide for freelance practitioners and for full time employees.
 

This course will equip you with a range of skills within the area of applied theatre. You’ll have an understanding of applied theatre and its use as an intervention as well as advanced skills in communication, collaboration, presentation, analysis and research.
 

You’ll be able to set up, lead and facilitate workshops as an applied theatre practitioner with diverse groups of people in a variety of health, social and community contexts.
 

You may decide to apply your learning in the context of arts administration or arts policy work. You may wish to further your understanding by undertaking specialist professional training in areas like the arts therapies. Graduates from this degree would be well suited to teaching, or to pursue research interests at PhD level.