Program Overview
The Theatre Studies at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theatre Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Mainz, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Plays
- Opera
- Dance
- Performance
- Ritual Performance
- Festivals And Events In Everyday Culture
- Historical And Theoretical Knowledge
- Dramaturgical And Analytical Concepts
- Historical Cultural and Media Related Factors
- Staging Procedures
- The History Of Drama And Theater
- The Theory And Aesthetics Of The Theater
- Contemporary Theater
- Culture And Media
- History Of European Theater From Antiquity To The Present Day
- Intercultural Comparison Of Contemporary Theater In The Modern Age
- Cultural Analysis Of Theater And Its Social Relevance
- Comparison Of Media-Specific Analysis
- The Internet And Performance Art.
- Art History
- Musicology
- Media Dramaturgy
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold a Bachelor\'s degree in Theater Studies or in a subject related to culture, arts, media, literature or theater studies or an equivalent qualification awarded by an institute of higher education in Germany or abroad.
These requirements are intentionally interdisciplinary and take into account the focus of the Master\'s degree program as well as the links with the phenomenon of theater in various art and cultural study programs.
Applicants will be required to have sufficient active and passive knowledge of the English language to enable them to read specialist literature in English and participate in courses taught in English.
In addition, applicants must also have sufficient active and passive knowledge of another modern foreign language (preferably French or Italian) so that they can read specialist literature in that language.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Nov, 2026
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