MA/MFA Performance
A bridge between undergraduate study and the professional world, MA/MFA Performance allows for the development and consolidation of new creative practices
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Features and benefits
Based in Manchester
MA/MFA Performance capitalises on the cultural effervescence of Manchester and the North-West region, whilst maintaining an outward-looking ethos, offering students the ability to develop an artistic voice.
Creative and academic expertise
The degree is taught by practitioner-researchers at the forefront of the performance field, with specialist knowledge in contemporary performance and laboratory theatre.
Interdisciplinary inspiration
We are based in a bustling and lively building, with the potential for cross-disciplinary influence and impact from a wide range of related arts and humanities practices in our faculty.
Specialist facilities
Our Grosvenor East building is home to a 180 seat fully equipped studio theatre, dressing rooms, a green room, large movement and performance studios with sprung floors, eight additional rehearsal studios, TV and radio studios, and tutorial rooms.
Opportunity to specialise
You could choose to specialise in laboratory theatre or contemporary performance, allowing you to take the path that best suits your interests, creative energy, and career objectives.
Preparing for the future
The programme prepares you to make radical theatre and performance that responds to the unique challenges of the 21st century.
Year 1
Core modules
Performer as Maker
Professional Practices
Major Project
The Contemporary Laboratory
Option modules
Making Performance
Psychophysical Training
Study and assessment
Study
- Full-time 35% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 65% independent study
- Part-time 35% lectures, seminars or similar; 0% placement; 65% independent study
Assessment
- Full-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
- Part-time 100% coursework; 0% practical; 0% examination
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A masters qualification typically comprises of 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, a PGCert 60 credits and an MFA 300 credits. During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
MA/MFA Performance is part of the Manchester School of Theatre at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
Lower second-class UK honours degree (2:2)
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
UK and Channel Island students
UK full-time fee £2067 per 30 credits
UK part-time fee £2067 per 30 credits
EU and non-EU international students
International full-time fee £3667 per 30 credits
International part-time fee £3667 per 30 credits
Fees may be subject to change. See the tuition fees section below for full details.
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Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
92.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, postgraduate taught graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
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