Study Drama, Theatre and Dance MA by Research at Royal Holloway, University of London in the UK, Drama, Theatre and Dance
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Drama, Theatre and Dance MA by Research

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What will I learn?

The MA by Research (Drama, Theatre and Dance) is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts, on a broad range of subjects, including cultural studies, drama, theatre studies, dance studies, performance studies or comparative topics.The core of the MA by Research is a 25,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choosing, intended to give you the scope to explore your area of interest in real depth and to develop sophisticated critical and analytical research and writing skills.You will also complete a research-focused, taught course, ‘Ways of Working’ which will equip you with a range of methodological and skills-based approaches to the study of the arts, enabling you to articulate, refine and persistently test your approach to your chosen topic within this broader critical framework, and to enhance your profile and employability as a researcher.Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

Which department am I in?

Drama, Theatre and Dance

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,700.00 (US$ 25,441) per year
George Eliot (Postgraduate) - Accommodation Type (Self-catered, single room, shared bathroom and kitchen) - From £9335.75

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£32,700.00 (US$ 42,230) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill,

Egham,

Surrey,

TW20 0EX, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Normally we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in relevant subjects but we will consider high 2:2 or equvalent degrees or relevant work experience.

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

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About Royal Holloway

Royal Holloway is a research-driven university with an international outlook and a close-knit community at its Surrey and central London campuses.

  • Many departments ranked top 20 (Times University Guide 2025)
  • Research is top 25 per cent in the UK (THE, REF2021)
  • Close-knit, friendly, safe community campus
  • Egham campus 7 miles from Heathrow, 19 miles from London

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