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The University of Minnesota provides a distinctive graduate program that leverages the diverse research specialties of its principal faculty members. Collectively, these scholars focus on exploring theater and performance as impactful social, cultural, and political practices. The department's research in theater history and performance analysis investigates the significance of representation, movement, and meaning-making both within theater studies and beyond. This program's coursework prepares students to become meticulous researchers and skilled educators in theater and performance studies for higher education.
Anyone who has or will obtain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S. may apply for graduate admission.
English Language Proficiency Requirements: TOEFL iBT – Total Score: 79; Writing Subscore: 21; Reading Subscore: 19; IELTS Academic – Total Score: 6.5; Writing Subscore: 6.5; Reading Subscore: 6.5; Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE Academic) – Total Score: 59; Writing Subscore: 59; Reading Subscore: 59; Cambridge Assessment English (CAE) C1 Advanced – Total Score: 180; Writing Subscore: 180; Reading Subscore: 180.