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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama View 546 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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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

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 24 months.
National

43804 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43804 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25834 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25834 USD per year during 24 months.

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Performance Pedagogy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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