MA Theatre and Society

Carmarthen Campus

  • Looking for a comprehensive, stimulating programme of modern theatre and drama?
  • Seeking a better position for your future in the graduate marketplace?
  • Need to upgrade your current qualifications to Master’s level?
  • Want to prepare for PhD study?

From Morn to Midnight Take a look at this stimulating, professionally relevant University of Wales degree

This MA engages you in debate about drama and theatre during the twentieth century to today and their relationship to wider society. Community and Popular theatres, Revolutionary Drama, Theatre and the State and British drama are the key study areas and there is the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic arising from the course. The MA is taught through seminars and tutorials and the degree is awarded upon successful completion of four modules and a dissertation.

School of Performing Arts

The Programme – Modules include

  • Have I None, Edward Bond British Drama – explores dramatists’ presentation of Britain as a changing social and cultural entity from 1900 to today
  • Drama and Revolution – examines the development of a repertoire of revolutionary drama and theatre from a range of countries and decades of the twentieth century
  • Theatre and Community – explores key movements and philosophies of theatre’s role as social, popular and moral entertainment
  • Theatre and the State – examines theatre’s relationship with the State through issues such as censorship, funding, opposition and identity
  • Dissertation – an opportunity to develop your own research project that engages with issues and debates that arise from your studies 

Features of the Programme

  • Soldiers in Petticoats Study in your local area for a University of Wales higher degree
  • Personal and professional development within a creative learning community
  • Opportunity for study and reflection
  • Excellent Library, Research and other HE information resources
  • Opportunity for interaction with experienced educators
  • Personal mentor/tutor

Who is this designed for?

  • Those who have recently graduated, or are about to graduate, in areas such as Drama/Theatre-based courses, Acting, English Literature/Film/Media, History and other cognate subjects
  • Those who are currently working in fields such as drama/theatre and wish to develop their skills and qualification levels
  • Those who have an interest in the area and wish to develop their knowledge and understanding to gain a recognised qualification

Mode of Study

 The MA can be studied on a full-time basis for one year

  • Attendance at seminars and tutorials
  • 100% Coursework

Postgraduate Qualifications

The long and the short and the tallStudy modules are credit rated (30 credits at M Level per module) and can be used to obtain the following qualifications:

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Theatre and Society – 2 taught modules – 60 credits
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Theatre and Society – 4 taught modules – 120 credits
  • MA Theatre and Society – 4 taught modules and a dissertation – 180 credits

Why Trinity?

  • A vibrant, growing University community
  • Small teaching groups, a friendly and caring atmosphere and personal attention
  • An outstanding theatre and film environment
  • Excellent value
  • Tutors are specialist drama/theatre professionals who can offer expert and up to date teaching
  • Studying for an MA can extend your horizons, lead to further professional qualifications and aid career prospects

Programme Specification

Educational Aims

The aims of the programme are to:

  • investigate the nature of modern drama and theatre as social and cultural phenomena;
  • assist students in the development of an independent, informed and analytical approach to research;
  • generate an informed perspective on the capacity for social and aesthetic influence demonstrated by modern drama and theatre;
  • provide students with the opportunity to pursue an appropriately structured and intensive reading programme in the subject area;
  • assist students in articulating, through critical debate and scholarly writing, knowledgeable, considered and well-expressed viewpoints on a range of significant dramatic and theatrical topics;
  • enhance transferable skills of research, interpretation and critical evaluation.

Programme Outcomes

Subject Knowledge and Understanding

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the following areas.

  • Cultural, historical and social contexts of modern drama and theatre.
  • Dramatic texts and their relationship to cultural, historical and social factors.
  • Social, political and educational uses of drama and theatre.
  • A specialised topic of investigation selected by the student for dissertation study.

Subject-specific skills

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate the following subject-specific skills.

  • Analyse dramatic texts and forms of theatre practice.
  • Utilise electronic research tools and databases.
  • Plan, conduct and structure a substantial research project.

Generic and Graduate Skills

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate the following generic and graduate skills.

  • Analyse and evaluate concepts, ideas and information.
  • Display critical reasoning.
  • Synthesise ideas and information.
  • Communicate ideas coherently in spoken and written forms.

Awards available

  • MA (180 credits)
  • PG Diploma (120 credits)
  • PG Certificate (60 credits)

Fees

Fees are reviewed annually.

For further information, contact:

Dr Jim McCarthy (Programme Co-ordinator)
School of Performing Arts
01267 676668
j.mccarthy@trinitysaintdavid.ac.uk
01267 676767