MA Theatre Studies
About this course
MA in Theatre Studies, a drama degree centred on the theatrical event and theatre culture from critical, historical and practical perspectives. Core topics include Research Methods. Industry practitioners of national and international standing contribute to teaching through close connections with the theatre industry. The first year covers the foundations through Theatre Studies 1: Reading The Stage and Theatre Studies 1: Theatre And Society. The second year progresses with Theatre Studies 2A: Thinking Through Theatre Histories and Theatre Studies 2B: Thinking Through Theatre Making. Later stages offer optional modules such as Devising, Performance Theory and Analysis, and Applied Theatre and Social Arts, alongside a Theatre Studies Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Modules
- Theatre Studies 1: Reading The Stage
- Theatre Studies 1: Theatre And Society
- Theatre Studies 2A: Thinking Through Theatre Histories
- Theatre Studies 2B: Thinking Through Theatre Making
- Devising
- Performance Theory and Analysis
- Theatre Studies Single Honours Group Project
- Theatre Studies Work Placement
- Practising Location: Space, Place and Landscape
- Queer Exceptions
- Interwar Cultures
- Applied Theatre and Social Arts
- Advanced Theatre Making
- 21st Century Theatre in Britain: New Writing in Context
- Digital Art and Performance (30 Credits)
- Issues in Victorian and Edwardian Theatre
- Theatre Studies Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £35,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £20,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
Does MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Theatre Studies at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.