Program Overview
The World Theatres at Goldsmiths University of London is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 World Theatres programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 14,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the World Theatres 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
- World Theatre: Contexts and Practices + Contemporary African Theatre and Research Project (training for research and academic writing)
- Asian Theatre: From Bharata to Brecht and Eastern European Theatres and Research Project
- World Theatre: Contexts and Practices or/and Contemporary African Theatre
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Successful applicants will normally hold a first degree at 2:1 level or higher (or its equivalent in the case of applicants from abroad) in an arts or humanities subject.\xc2\xa0
In all cases, candidates must demonstrate in their written application/personal statement and at interview that they have an interest in theoretical and analytical work and that they are also able to meet the intellectual demands of a programme designed to be theoretically challenging.\xc2\xa0
Criteria for entry into the programme also includes independence, self-motivation, intellectual and personal initiative, and commitment to scholarly investigation, especially investigation into performance practices.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,300 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Goldsmiths University of London 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 Goldsmiths University of London
Goldsmiths University of London
London, England
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-02
- Language English
- Duration 12 months