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MA Contemporary Performance Practice

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Course Overview

Live performance is an important tool in understanding, reflecting on and making sense of the world we live in. Our MA Contemporary Performance Practice is a practical course that will introduce you to a range of approaches and concepts, which are vital to making live performance in, and in response to, the world today. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to function in contemporary performance environments, as a performer, maker, collaborative practitioner and researcher.

Using the live performance-making facilities at New Adelphi and MediaCityUK, this course also provides the professional skills you need to function as a practitioner in the wider creative industries. As well as specialist performance skills and knowledge, you’ll develop a number of transferrable skills that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.

This course allows you to extend and develop your skills by working across disciplines, mirroring working environments in the creative industries. You’ll develop the ability to think dynamically, act originally, collaborate and function effectively in creative workplaces, making use of theoretical concepts, creative practice and real-world skills.

Through your core modules and final project, you’ll also develop your own approach to contemporary performance. You’ll finish this course by creating a significant piece of work which can be used as part of your portfolio as you transition into a professional setting. 

You will:

  • Explore cutting-edge practices and approaches to contemporary performance in a multi-discipline environment

  • Perform and research in professional facilities at MediaCity and the New Adelphi Theatre

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and performance scene in Salford and Manchester

  • Gain employability-boosting transferrable skills that can be used in a variety of careers

General Eligibility

Applicants to this course should have a good honours degree (2:1) in an appropriate subject. 2:2 Hons may be considered depending on the strength of the application.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

5.5

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Tuition Fees Range

8550,

15750, (INT)

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