Applied Theatre MA

The MA in Applied Theatre is a hands-on, practice-based course that looks at how performance can be used to create positive social change. If you want to use theatre to help people, educate, or make a difference in society, this course at UEL gives you the skills to do it.<br/><br/>This course is for people who believe theatre can help tackle issues like racism, gender inequality, poverty, migration, health, and the environment.<br/><br/>What youll do:<br/><br/>Learn how to use theatre in different communities and settings, not just on stage.<br/>Work on real-life projects that make a difference.<br/>Take part in workshops with experts.<br/>Plan, run, and test your own projects.<br/>Understand the social and political impact of your work.<br/>By the end of our Applied Theatre master’s programme course, youll be able to work with different communities to create change through theatre. You’ll also explore your role as a cultural worker, helping to connect people with institutions.<br/><br/>Taught in the evenings, our Applied Theatre master’s programme is a one-year postgraduate degree with an MFA in Applied Theatre as a second-year option, with more of a focus on creative practice.