University of Exeter
Theatre Practice MA
University of Exeter

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

  • Specialised training for performers, theatre-makers, facilitators, educators and scholars on an acclaimed, long-standing programme that has generated famous practitioners and theatre companies
  • Learn about world-renowned theatre practices from specialists
  • Develop advanced skills for creating independent work and building creative communities
  • Extend your artistic practice, sharpen your critical skills and learn to contextualise your work culturally and historically in a chosen pathway of study
  • Join a diverse, international community of artists, researchers and students who are passionate about theatre’s role in society and are leaders in their field.

To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Theatre Practice, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

We are looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in their first degree in drama. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criterion, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

Practical and/or professional experience may be taken as constituting the equivalent of a degree qualification.

For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.

See all 35 university rankings of University of Exeter

About University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.

List of 469 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Exeter - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Exeter

Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
22975
postgraduates:
6895
Total:
29870
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Drama”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
  • Our year at the University of Exeter
  • Advice for new international students
  • University of Exeter Medical School - advice for new students
  • A Student's Guide to Life at the University of Exeter
  • Why study Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Exeter?
  • Tour of the University of Exeter with our students

Where is this programme taught

University of Exeter - Streatham Campus
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Theatre with Innovation MArts (Hons) University of Bristol - 0% 5% £9250 £29300 168 Bristol On campus Full-time
Film & Television Studies/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Spanish/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Mathematics/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Greek/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
History of Art/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
German/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Politics/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Music/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Sociology/Theatre Studies MA (Hons) University of Glasgow - - - - - - Glasgow On campus Full-time
Admission advice for international students