Program Overview
The Theatre Studies at Florida State University is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 36 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 United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Tallahassee, United States, United States
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
- The tradition made new. Although a thorough grounding in Western theatre history and canonical works of dramatic literature are an integral part of the curriculum, re-imaginings of the classics from postcolonial, feminist, and queer perspectives are encouraged.
- An international perspective. The emphasis on the intersection of citizenship and performance is enhanced through exposure to a range of performance traditions, plays, and politics.
- New work and new ways of working. In addition to a keen interest in the staging of new plays and other types of performance activity, students are encouraged to engage with current theoretical models of conceptualizing identity and performance.
- Faculty expertise in such areas as devised performance, the ethics of violence and community activism provide students with examples of how these theoretical ideas intersect with performances of the past and present.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree Requirements:
- The MA degree may be earned under a thesis program or a comprehensive exam program. Students planning to go on for a PhD are advised to pursue the MA with a thesis program. Both options require students to demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language.
- The thesis program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of course work, including thesis credit. A maximum of 6 semester hours of credit may be taken on a pass-fail (S/U) basis to fulfill the 30 semester-hour minimum. Students must submit an acceptable thesis for not less than 3 or more than 6 semester hours of credit. Students may, depending on their circumstances, complete more than 6 hours of thesis credit; however, no more than 6 hours may be applied to the required 30 semester hours of course work.
- The comprehensive exam program requires a minimum of 32 semester hours of course work, of which 11 semester hours may be taken on an S/U basis.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,111 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 480 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Florida State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Florida State University
Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States
Florida State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2016-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
