Master in Shakespeare and Creativity MA

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jul 1, 2027. Tuition is £27,090 (full-time).

The Master in Shakespeare and Creativity MA is a one-year program at the University of Birmingham, England. It's taught in English and designed for students with a Bachelor's degree. This program combines traditional academic essays with creative work, and offers the opportunity to work with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The curriculum includes core modules like Practice as Research, and The Shakespeare Ensemble. Students also attend weekly Thursday Seminars and choose three optional modules, such as Shakespeare and Theatre Practice, or Shakespeare's Bodies of Knowledge. The program helps students develop skills in creative writing, performance, and research.

Graduates can pursue careers as Theatre Directors, Playwrights, or Actors. They may also work as Drama Teachers, or Arts Managers. The skills gained in this program can be applied to various roles in the theatre industry, including performance, writing, and education.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.