MA Shakespeare and Creativity: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Birmingham, UK

MA Shakespeare and Creativity

UK

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What will I learn?

Course overview This course is ideal for any aspiring academic, actor, writer, or director looking to explore Shakespeare from perspectives like academic research, theatre performances and public engagement. Course highlights Where better to study Shakespeare than in the heart of his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon? You'll have our Shakespeare Institute, RSC theatres and other local Shakespeare organisations all on your doorstep. Teaching on the MA includes content from the RSC, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and the Library of Birmingham's Shakespeare collection. Take part in exclusive workshops from the RSC while learning from our academics specialising in Shakespeare studies. Access all the resources you need at our Shakespeare Institute including a library and study spaces. Go beyond the classroom and explore using Shakespeare for public engagement by producing your own creative response to his work. The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 50 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2025).

Which department am I in?

University of Birmingham

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£26,180.00 (28,52,473) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

United Kingdom,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in English or a related subject, or youll need relevant professional experience instead. If you don't have the required academic background, you can study our Fall in with Shakespeare or Spring into Shakespeare short course before applying for the MA. Completing one of the short courses can be used instead of a 2:1 Honours degree as entry onto the MA Shakespeare with Creativity. If you're applying based on your professional experience, you'll need to document your experience in a portfolio.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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