Master of Arts in Theatre Studies

Master of Arts in Theatre Studies

Course Title

Master of Arts in Theatre Studies

MQF Level

7

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day (by Research)

Information for International applicants

Applicants must be in possession of:

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  1. a Bachelorҳ degree obtained with Second Class (Honours) or better in the same area or in a closely related area of study as the area of study applied for or
  2. a Bachelorҳ degree in the same area or in a closely related area of study as that applied for, with an average mark of not less than 65% in that area of study or
  3. a degree from this or another university, which the Board considers as comparable to any of the degrees indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) or
  4. a professional qualification/qualifications and/or experience deemed by the Board, to satisfy in part, the admission requirements for a taught postgraduate course, provided that applicants may be required to complete a preparatory programme.

Applicants wishing to apply for the Degree mainly by research, shall indicate the provisional title for the dissertation on their application for admission. The application shall include a research proposal as well as a statement by the head of department concerned that applicants possess the training, knowledge and capabilities required for the proposed line of study and research.

Applicants applying in terms of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) may be required to follow a preparatory programme.

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This programme of study is also offered on a full-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

This programme of study is conducted mainly by research. It will offer you an opportunity to undertake an independent research project in a chosen area of theatre studies. The taught component at the beginning of the course will help you to acquire the necessary tools to undertake and complete such a project through a discussion of the academic, ethical, political and practical implications of undertaking research in Theatre Studies. Much of the research will be considered as independent study, but you will be assigned one or more supervisors who will oversee the research process, from focusing on an area to planning their work, and researching and writing a dissertation. The specific research will depend on your specific interests as well as staff specialization and strategic research areas earmarked by the department. You will be required to write either a 50,000- or 30,000-word dissertation supporting a practice-as-research project.

 
Year   (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
THS5099* Dissertation 80 ECTS    

* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in semester 1 of academic year 2024-25 and continue up to the end of semester 2 of academic year 2026-27.  
 
Semester 1
 
Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)
 
PFA5002 Researching Performance 10 ECTS    

 

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the degree of Master of Arts - M.A. - under the auspices of the School of Performing Arts.

The course is intended to give you the opportunity to develop into a mature researcher in a specific area in Theatre Studies. You will be assisted in creating research questions, pursuing and documenting them through an extensive piece of academic writing (and in specific cases, through artistic practice). By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Participate in academic debate and become a good decision maker in all aspects of live, especially those related to culture.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the chosen subject and its relation to broader contexts in Theatre Studies.
  • Develop your own research skills, with emphasis on data collection and analysis, application of theatre performance practices, and refinement of a research topic and strategy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to select and apply methodologies appropriate to your topics.
  • Undertake primary data collection and analysis using a range of research methods and approaches.
  • Identify relevant ethical issues within your own field of research and implement appropriate measures (including UM procedures on ethical review).

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 10,800
Yr 1: Eur 5,400 - Yr 2: Eur 5,400 - Yr 3: NIL

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If you are a Theatre Studies graduate from University of Malta or other universities, or are a candidate with professional qualifications or experience, then this programme will permit you to further your studies. The country needs an ever-growing number of workers with a specialized knowledge of theatre and performance in line with the country's push towards having a more professionally run culture industry. Indeed, one of the main reasons for the existence of the School of Performing Arts is precisely to help train this workforce. As an eventual M.A. graduate in Theatre Studies, you will be well-positioned to compete for jobs in the cultural industries. This course is also one of the pathways available for entrance to PhD programmes, including the one offered by our department.

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