Overview

This Contemporary Performance Practices degree offered at Ulster University combines contemporary performance practice with rigorous, creative thinking. Students explore examples of contemporary performance in an atmosphere of imaginative scholarly inquiry. Students make performances that respond to research questions that emerge from their artistic and scholarly work.

In addition to the core modules, students engage with the professional landscape through seminars with visiting practitioners and through placements. While there is scope to develop a wide range of work, the department has particular specialisms in Acting Theory and Practice, Performance and Disability, and Performance and Conflict.

Careers

Creative, technical and administrative roles within the creative industries

Community-based education and/or creative work

Teaching at FE

Further academic or practical study

The course equips students with transferable skills for those who prefer to pursue a career in industry or commerce.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Approaches to Contemporary Performance Practice

Researching Contemporary Performance Practice

The Contemporary Professional Landscape with Professional Placement

Independent Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Teaching Drama View 15 other Masters in Visual Arts in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must normally have gained a second class honours degree or better, and provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, and a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.

Tuition Fee

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International

17090 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17090 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

7000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees: £7,000

Living costs for Derry

650 - 1000 EUR /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

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