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Master of Performance and Theatre Making

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Arts in Performance and Theatre Making is a 1-year full-time master's programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering developing an individual artistic voice in performance and theatre making.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse concepts and evidence relevant to Performance and Theatre Making. Apply advanced subject knowledge to specialist academic or professional questions. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Acting and Performance Training
Dramaturgical Practice
Performance Contexts
Facilitation and Community Practice
Creative Festival
Industry.

Career outcomes

Freelance artist
Theatre company founder
Arts-based work in other fields

Curriculum

1-year full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Acting and Performance Training
Dramaturgical Practice
Performance Contexts
Facilitation and Community Practice
Creative Festival
Industry Study and Dissertation. Ends with a dissertation or major project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Architecture
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.