MA Contemporary Theatre Practice

Ignite your creativity with our MA in Contemporary Theatre Practice. You’ll combine high-level theatrical skills training with a wealth of opportunities to gain real-world insight and experience in today’s theatre industry. Whether you’re an aspiring performer, director, applied community theatre practitioner, or theatre researcher, this exciting course will help you develop advanced skills and knowledge for the evolving landscape of twenty-first-century theatre. You’ll grow in confidence as a performer or performance-maker, learning the latest creative methods and collaborative approaches that define contemporary theatre practice. Our 200-seat professionally equipped Drama Studio will be the centre of your performance training, and you’ll benefit from the mentorship of both academics and theatre professionals. Practical engagement with the creative industries will equip you with the professional competencies needed to develop, produce, and promote new work. You’ll build invaluable skills in project management, funding, and marketing, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the demands of today’s creative landscape. You’ll also have the opportunity to secure your own theatre placement, benefitting from UEA’s dedicated support and extensive regional industry network. These connections span major venues such as Norwich Theatre Royal, community theatre spaces like Sewell Barn, and renowned regional theatre companies including Gecko and HighTide.

IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components)

International students: £25,300 per year

UK students: £12,350 per year

UK/Home: £12,350 per year

International: £25,300 per year

September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom