Overview

This course in Applied Theatre and Education offered at University of Derby investigates both practically and critically how theatre and drama within our communities can be transformative and contribute to social change.

Key facts

This course provides a specialist route for graduates who wish to develop as educational practitioners using theatre and drama.

You will deepen your knowledge and practice in the field of Applied Theatre
This course enables you to engage in real-life practice within and alongside a professional producing theatre
You will develop your ability to interpret, understand and conduct practice as research relevant to the theatre and education at a masterly level

You will become industry ready for employment in Theatre Education

Careers

Graduates of this Applied Theatre and Education programme from University of Derby are prepared for careers in a range of private and public sector opportunities for example: As creative learning officers in theatres, museums and other community-based organisations; education directors and managers for cultural organisations; facilitators of youth theatres and other projects; health and wellbeing theatre specialists; freelance practitioners working in a wide range of settings including schools, prisons and the care system. Graduates will develop a sense of confidence as artists, facilitators, project managers and those that will help develop arts policy of the future.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Theatre Context (Work-based Learning)

Crafting your Masters Study

Performance Practice as Research

Applying Educational Thinkers and Theorists in Practice

Major Project: Independent Study

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

You will normally be expected to have a first degree appropriate to apply for the MA (minimum 2:2 or above), or a professional qualification of equal standing, or significant practical or professional experience gained following your initial qualification that would support your application.
You will also be invited to an interview as part of the application process to ensure that this is the right course for you, and to demonstrate your prior or ongoing practical experience in the field, whether this may be paid or voluntary.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9720 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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General requirements

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