4.3 (241) Read 222 reviews
Overview
Key facts
The Department offers a unique set of professional and academic programmes aimed at postgraduate training in Drama and Theatre Studies. Our programmes may contain both practical and theoretical components and tuition is in Afrikaans and/or English. Content is specifically geared to suit the interests and needs of individual students. A range of specialisations are offered.
What we offer
This coursework (taught) Drama and Theatre Studies programme at the Stellenbosch University takes one year to complete and consists of both theoretical and practical components. The coursework modules are:
- Methodology of theatre research
- Advanced theories of theatre and drama
- Advanced text analysis (contemporary international texts)
- Advanced theatre research assignment
Practical specialisations can be chosen from the following:
Drama and theatre research: Theory, methodology and practice.
Playwriting: Text creation, compiling programmes and writing plays.
Media practice: Theory and practice of radio, television and video.
Interactive theatre: Theory and practice of drama and theatre in education, community theatre and industrial theatre, among others.
Directing: Directing and choreography for the stage.
Performance skills: Acting for the stage, speech and voice, musical theatre, puppetry, physical theatre and cabaret.
Technical and management skills: Applied theatre practice, set and costume design, and theatre and production management, among others.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research metodology(Drama and Theatre Studies)
- Advanced Theatre and Media Theory
- Research assignment:Theory and Methodology of Specialisation
- Advanced Text and Performance Analysis
- Field of Specialisation (Drama and Theatre Studies)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
-
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Liberal Arts Theatre & Dance View 7 other Bachelors in Theatre & Dance in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- Your contract
- Student support form (Students with special needs)
- Qualification documents - Please ensure that you upload qualification documents for each tertiary qualification obtained and that the documents is official and certified
- Proof of English Language proficiency
- A Bachelor's degree with at least an average of 60% in Theatre Studies (or an equivalent subject) over 3 years
- A higher mark for Theatre Studies can, however, be set as the cut-off point for admission to the programme in any given year, depending on the number and quality of applications received by the Department. This decision is made annually at the Department's discretion
Tuition Fee
To alway see correct tuition fees
-
International
2492 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2492 EUR per year during 12 months. -
National
2492 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2492 EUR per year during 12 months.
- R43 343
Living costs for Stellenbosch
7630 - 10640 ZAR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content