Study Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at The University of Otago in New Zealand, Division of Humanities

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Studies is a practical, studio-based degree designed to provide established professional theatre practitioners with the ability to refine, extend and articulate their practice through the presentation of a creative art-work/s and a written component (exegesis). MFA students work with specialist supervisors to elevate and augment their theatrical craft through investigation of their field (e.g. acting, directing, theatre design, playwriting) and related ideas and theory, practical exploration, experimentation and reflection. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Studies is a practical, studio-based degree designed to provide established professional theatre practitioners with the ability to refine, extend and articulate their practice through the presentation of a creative art-work/s and a written component (exegesis).

Which department am I in?

Division of Humanities

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$41,265.00 (US$ 24,615) per year

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

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

NZ$41,265.00 (US$ 24,615) per year

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

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

University of Otago Clocktower Building,

362 Leith Street,

DUNEDIN,

North Dunedin,

9016, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) Every applicant must have been awarded a bachelor's degree majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed and an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in the subject of study proposed, with an average grade of at least B, or have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

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