Theatre Studies University of Malta

Overview

The taught component at the beginning of the Theatre Studies  programme of study at the University of Malta will help you to acquire the necessary tools to undertake and complete such a project through a discussion of the academic, ethical, political and practical implications of undertaking research in Theatre Studies.

Much of the research will be considered as independent study, but you will be assigned one or more supervisors who will oversee the research process, from focusing on an area to planning their work, and researching and writing a dissertation.

The specific research will depend on your specific interests as well as staff specialization and strategic research areas earmarked by the department. You will be required to write either a 50,000- or 30,000-word dissertation supporting a practice-as-research project.

Career opportunities

• If you are a Theatre Studies graduate from University of Malta or other universities, or are a candidate with professional qualifications or experience, then this programme will permit you to further your studies. 

• The country needs an ever-growing number of workers with a specialized knowledge of theatre and performance in line with the country's push towards having a more professionally run culture industry. 

• Indeed, one of the main reasons for the existence of the School of Performing Arts is precisely to help train this workforce. As an eventual M.A. graduate in Theatre Studies, you will be well-positioned to compete for jobs in the cultural industries. 

• This course is also one of the pathways available for entrance to PhD programmes, including the one offered by our department.