Master of Arts [M.A] [English Literature] From University of Birmingham

You will write and direct your work to be shown in our professional theatre and perform large scale work made by professional directors.

There is a focus on learning entrepreneurial skills to help you find, audition, apply for, and create your own work, as well as developing your teaching and leadership skills.

You will also be encouraged to think, write and talk about how theatre theory informs your work.

• Benefit from paid internships and placement years with a range of theatrical organisations, companies, schools and colleges.

• Explore extra curricular activities including cultural exchanges, dance and musical theatre societies and trips.

• Challenge yourself by creating a major piece of work for the annual student showcase and performance festival.

• Learn from our highly experienced teaching team specialising in different areas of theatre and performing arts as well as from visiting directors, choreographers and companies.

• Gain performance experience in our state of the rehearsal art studios and professional 280-seat theatre.