Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Performance as Public Practice in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Performance as Public Practice program at The University of Texas at Austin explores theater, dance, and performance through historical, cultural, and theoretical lenses, examining their artistic value and societal impact. This interdisciplinary program draws from performance studies, embracing diverse cultural expressions. Students concentrate on a specialized area while gaining foundational knowledge in the field's broader critical and historical frameworks. With global recognition, the program accepts around five to seven students annually, offering M.A., M.F.A., and Ph.D. degrees. The curriculum emphasizes the evolution and significance of performance arts and their institutional frameworks. The M.F.A. program spans three years, combining coursework with thesis development and defense.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official Transcripts: Applicants must submit transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants to the M.F.A. program are expected to have completed an undergraduate degree. Previous training and experience other than coursework will be considered. Online instructions for uploading transcripts (PDF format only).
Three letters of recommendation: To be most helpful, letters should be written by those qualified to judge the student's work for the Performance as Public Practice program, and should comment specifically on the student's aptitude for advanced work in their areas of interest. Each reference will receive instructions on how to submit his/her letter online to the Graduate School's secured web site. Only one letter is required from each reference.
R'sum of your relevant academic, professional, and creative credentials
Statement of Purpose: In a two-page statement, indicate specifically how our program might fit your needs and interests. Read the faculty bios and, if possible or appropriate, suggest faculty with whom you might like to work. M.F.A. applicants should provide a developed statement of a potential thesis/dissertation project is important for our consideration of your application.
Writing Samples: Applicants to the M.F.A. program should submit two writing samples that demonstrate their ability to conduct research and to write, while M.A. applicants should submit one sample. We prefer samples 5-15 pages in length. For M.F.A. applicants, we recommend papers written for undergraduate research. Essays written for publication or non-academic settings are also appropriate.
Samples of Performance Work or other materials (Optional): Applicants may submit samples of creative, performance or professional work, although the criteria listed above are most pertinent to the program's deliberations. Please limit supplementary materials to your most relevant or current work and limit submission length to 15-20 minutes.
NOTE: GRE scores are no longer required for admission into the Performance as Public Practice program.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Three letters of recommendation: To be most helpful, letters should be written by those qualified to judge the student's work for the Performance as Public Practice program, and should comment specifically on the student's aptitude for advanced work in their areas of interest. Each reference will receive instructions on how to submit his/her letter online to the Graduate School's secured web site. Only one letter is required from each reference.
R'sum of your relevant academic, professional, and creative credentials
Statement of Purpose: In a two-page statement, indicate specifically how our program might fit your needs and interests. Read the faculty bios and, if possible or appropriate, suggest faculty with whom you might like to work. M.F.A. applicants should provide a developed statement of a potential thesis/dissertation project is important for our consideration of your application.
Writing Samples: Applicants to the M.F.A. program should submit two writing samples that demonstrate their ability to conduct research and to write, while M.A. applicants should submit one sample. We prefer samples 5-15 pages in length. For M.F.A. applicants, we recommend papers written for undergraduate research. Essays written for publication or non-academic settings are also appropriate.
Samples of Performance Work or other materials (Optional): Applicants may submit samples of creative, performance or professional work, although the criteria listed above are most pertinent to the program's deliberations. Please limit supplementary materials to your most relevant or current work and limit submission length to 15-20 minutes.
NOTE: GRE scores are no longer required for admission into the Performance as Public Practice program.
The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,212