Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance (C21 Studies and Perspectives)
University of Malta
Information last verified July 2026
Program Overview
The MA focuses on three areas: The challenges and evolving strategies of historiography. The development of theoretical and philosophical approaches in the light of changing human conditions. The nature and breadth of contemporary performance practices, with special emphasis on C21-characteristics and developments. The MA includes sessions by international experts (scholars and/or practitioners), as well as scope for practical research, tailor-made to the students’ interests. This programme is delivered through lectures, tutor-led and student-led seminar sessions, including workshop sessions on dedicated topics, artists or selected performances, small group discussions and presentations, and specialist masterclasses with invited visiting scholars and/or performance professionals. You will attend research lectures, seminars, and workshops offered by the Department of Theatre Studies, School of Performing Arts and the Faculty of Arts. Assessment will be through a variety of largely written coursework, ranging from essays, performance reviews, analysis, research portfolios, and reports. The development of theoretical and philosophical approaches in the light of changing human conditions. The nature and breadth of contemporary performance practices, with special emphasis on C21-characteristics and developments. The MA includes sessions by international experts (scholars and/or practitioners), as well as scope for practical research, tailor-made to the students’ interests. This programme is delivered through lectures, tutor-led and student-led seminar sessions, including workshop sessions on dedicated topics, artists or selected performances, small group discussions and presentations, and specialist masterclasses with invited visiting scholars and/or performance professionals. You will attend research lectures, seminars, and workshops offered by the Department of Theatre Studies, School of Performing Arts and the Faculty of Arts. Assessment will be through a variety of l
Career Opportunities
The taught Master of Arts in ‘Theatre and Performance’ is flexible enough to enable you to take up employment opportunities both locally and abroad in a wide spectrum of areas which may include among others teaching, broadcasting, journalism, publishing, consultancy, the Foreign Office, Public Relations, Personnel Management, Advertising, Ministerial Secretarial Careers, Political careers, script writers and proof readers. Past students of Theatre Studies have found jobs at universities (in Malta and abroad), in various schools and sixth forms, in the media, as well as in the cultural industries, including government agencies in education and culture, the Malta Arts Council, the Manoel Theatre, St James Cavalier, Drama Centre, Drama Unit, Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, V18 Foundation, and the Malta Arts Festival. You will also be able to go on to doctoral study after having obtained their Master of Arts.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) PFA5002 Researching Performance 10 ECTS THS5050 Performing Histories: C21 Perspectives 10 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) THS5052 Performance Practices in the C21 10 ECTS Year 2 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) THS5054 Directed Research Project 10 ECTS Semester 1 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) THS5051 Theories for Performance: C21 Critiques 10 ECTS Semester 2 Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) THS5053 Specialised Studies in Theatre and Performance 10 ECTS Summer Semester Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s) THS5055 Dissertation 30 ECTS This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the Degree of Master of Arts - M.A. - under the auspices of the School of Performing Arts.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of one of the following qualifications: a Bachelor’s 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 a Bachelor’s 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 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 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 as specified below. All applicants who are not in possession of a first degree in Dance shall be interviewed and/or auditioned by a board composed of at least three members. Applicants shall be asked to provide evidence of their professional experience in dance by way of writing sample, performance documentation and video. Candidates unable to attend the interview and dance audition in person may arrange to complete the process through electronic means of communication. Notes and any other requirements Preparatory Programme Applicants applying in terms of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) may be required to follow a preparatory programme as specified by the Board. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to Local qualifications. You can submit your application online . The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta. You can compare your national quali
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€10,800 (Non-EU)
About University of Malta
University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date October
- Language English
- Duration 3 years
- Credits 90
