Subjects A-Z: Theatre Studies

Postgraduate Study in Theatre Studies at Glasgow

Glasgow is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the teaching, practice and research of Theatre Studies.

Our courses are grounded in a deep critical engagement with a range of forms and practices of theatre. On-campus facilities include a theatre, cinema, video-editing suite and performance studio.

We combine historical, theoretical and practice-based approaches to learning. Our close industry connections provide opportunities to learn from and work with practitioners and organisations of national and international standing.

Our visionary alumni include multi-award-winning director, John Tiffany; award-winning comedian, Richard Gadd and Artistic Director/Chief Executive of the National Theatre of Scotland (NTS), Jackie Wylie.

If you study with us, you will be taught in small seminars, workshops and supervisions, and supported to develop critical and creative skills that prepare you for a wide variety of careers.

Our postgraduate programmes are usually one year full-time or two years part-time and begin in September. There is also the option of a taught MRes in Theatre or Film and Television Studies which combines taught courses with a larger independent research component.

All the Masters programmes benefit from close links to industry, such as BBC Scotland, the Edinburgh International Festival and the National Theatre of Scotland.