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Applied Theatre
Applied theatre at — is highly regarded internationally as a world leader with the largest number of specialist teaching staff in the field. This course is aimed at those interested in developing current practice of using theatre and — in community and educati…
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Applied theatre at — is highly regarded internationally as a world leader with the largest number of specialist teaching staff in the field. This course is aimed at those interested in developing current practice of using theatre and — in community and education settings, or of using theatre and — with people whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. The MA Applied Theatre encourages investigation into the possibilities and contradictions of — and theatre practice as transformative and rehabilitative, and engages practically and critically with a range of theories and current practices. As a student on the programme, you will: • Gain knowledge of theatre in extensive applied, community and — education settings, in the UK and globally • Combine theory and practice in exploring how theatre can change lives • Offers industry placements globally • Key features of the programme Key features of the MA Applied Theatre are: • exploration of theatre work in specific settings; • key practices in applied theatre; • a theoretical engagement with new ideas in the field; • project-based study examining specific professional work with a varied range of client groups; • or specialising in working with people whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. • The course develops knowledge of the ways in which — and theatre are used to benefit a range of distinct groups that are key to today’s evolving cultural landscape. Pathway options It offers two specialist pathways: — in the Community and — Education or — and the Criminal Justice System. Each pathway is specifically designed to support current practice at work, or a particular field of interest in the developing landscape of applied theatre and — in the UK. You will have the opportunity to develop your own practice and scholarship. Leverhulme Funding for Applied Theatre students — has the only applied theatre courses where students have access to funding from the Leverhulme Trust to support distant placements.
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Applicants will normally be able to demonstrate the following: relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared applicants equivalently for advanced study; evidence of a specific commitment to the course, with an understanding of relevant issues and practices; evidence of appropriate level of skills/competencies; evidence of the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues and, where relevant, with external parties; evidence of a capacity to work at Master’s level, for example engaging with complex matters in the field, or demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge.
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