MA by Research in Theatre in York United Kingdom | University of York

Merge artistic innovation with scholarly investigation to cultivate essential abilities for careers in theater production, academic research, or a combination of both. Guided by faculty members specializing in your project's focus area, MA research students will create either:
a 20,000-word scholarly thesis, or a 12,000-word academic paper accompanied by an original creative project. The written component must critically analyze the connection between the research and creative output.
The 20,000 or 12,000-word thesis represents rigorous academic writing, showcasing advanced research capabilities, analytical discussion of relevant theories, historical contexts, creative methodologies, and textual analysis. This written work should establish a conceptual foundation for the creative component while demonstrating sophisticated subject mastery. Proper citation methods and bibliographic standards must be employed. The creative portion may take various forms depending on the research focus, potentially including:


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A theatrical production lasting 60-120 minutes, with the candidate serving as principal performer or director. This could involve traditional theater, installation art, or site-specific performance. Alternative roles and formats can be discussed with the academic advisor.
An original script for a 60-120 minute stage production written by the candidate.
This program specifically targets individuals seeking to refine advanced research methodologies, whether to complement their undergraduate education or prepare for research-oriented professions. While constituting a complete research qualification, this MA may also serve as a pathway to PhD studies for deeper topic exploration.