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. This course is for people who believe theatre can help tackle issues like racism, gender inequality, poverty, migration, health, and the environment. What you'll do: Learn how to use theatre in different communities and settings, not just on stage. Work on real-life projects that make a difference. Take part in workshops with experts. Plan, run, and test your own projects. Understand the social and political impact of your work. By the end of our Applied Theatre master’s programme course, you'll 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. 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.

Overall IELTS 6.0 with minimum 6.0 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in listening and reading (or recognised equivalent).If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depen

International students: £10980 per year

UK students: £10980 per year

UK/Home: £10980 per year

International: £10980 per year

September 2026

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• Stratford Campus, London, United Kingdom