Performing Shakespeare (2014 start)

A professionally-focussed masters programme that offers postgraduate students an opportunity to combine practical and contextual study to develop their expertise as performers of Shakespeare. It draws upon:

• Practice-based learning
• Staff who are highly regarded specialists
• Unique flexible delivery model
• Excellent links with industry

The MA in Performing Shakespeare is designed for students interested in the performance of Shakespeare and who want to study both original and contemporary practices of Shakespeare’s theatre. The course uses traditional and practice-based research methods for learning and offers an MA degree with choice of thesis project; written or practice-based.

We are now accepting applications for September 2014.

Why study Performing Shakespeare (2014 start)?

Regardless of which thesis project you choose, you will benefit from links with industry specialists, resident scholars and educational opportunities with professional companies such as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The course allows more flexibility for international and mature students than other courses in the sector. It also benefits from Bath Spa University’s unique location – a beautiful rural setting that is historically significant (only minutes away from the ancient city of Bath) and its proximity to London, Bristol and Stratford-upon-Avon.