Program Overview
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.
Career Opportunities
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.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 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 2026-27 and continues up to the end of semester 1 of academic year 2027-28. 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.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific 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. Notes and any other requirements 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. 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 qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage . Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements . The University of Malta has student accommodation
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 2 years
- Credits 90
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