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Overview
We offer a master degree in Performance Pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh. All faculty members are active in both teaching and artistic and/or research activities. University of Pittsburgh Stages offers a range of opportunities to act, direct, and design in three separate venues. For more information on performance spaces, visit the Performance Spaces page.
Career prospects
The department, founded in 1982, offers a BA, MFA and PhD in theatre arts.Designed to equip working, professional actors with the tools to expand their employment opportunities in teaching at the college and university level, the MFA in Performance Pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh offers a dynamic synthesis of teaching, practice, and scholarship.
The graduate PhD program involves students in practical as well as critical, theoretical, and historical education, sustaining our mission of providing the widest-possible spectrum of educational and training opportunities to future scholars and artists. This program supporst students towards academic careers and careers beyond academia through coursework, mentorship, and summer grants.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theories of Theatre and Drama
- History, Literature, Criticism, Theory
- Techniques Performance Pedagogy
- Production Mentorship
- Theories of Acting and Directing
- World Theatre: 1640-1890
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
42 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Liberal Arts Theatre & Dance View 716 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- University of Pittsburgh’s on-line application (there is a $75.00 application fee) *FEE WAIVERS are available.
- A personal statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh and your academic and professional goals.
- Official or Unofficial College Transcripts are uploaded with application. After a student is recommended for admission, official copies of all college transcripts will then need to be sent directly from the institution to the Dean’s office before a student can be matriculated.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- One (1) writing sample
- Headshot and Resume
- Non-US citizens: TOEFL or IELTS scores - this is mandatory and cannot be waived
Tuition Fee
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International
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
1148 - 1944 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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