MA Theatre Education

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME

Degree from a distinguished UK University

Master of Arts from the Queen Margaret University.

A unique combination of Theatre, Education & Applied Practice

The programme brings together acting pedagogy, theatre education, applied theatre, and creative facilitation, preparing graduates for a wide range of professional contexts and career pathways.

Practice-Focused professional development

Hands-on experience in designing and delivering acting classes, theatre workshops, and educational programmes.

Contemporary approach

The curriculum addresses key issues in contemporary practice, including group facilitation, inclusion, psychological safety, trauma-informed approaches, educational programme design, and the development of professional and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Flexible dissertation pathways

Students may choose from different forms of final project work according to their interests and professional goals, including a traditional research dissertation, a practice research project, or an academically contextualised applied professional project.

UNIVERSITY

DURATION
1 Year (FT)

LANGUAGE
Greek

MA in Theatre Education at Metropolitan College prepares theatre and education professionals to design, organise, and facilitate acting classes, theatre workshops, and educational programmes for adults, adolescents, and children.

The postgraduate programme, delivered by Metropolitan College in collaboration with Queen Margaret University, combines contemporary approaches to theatre pedagogy, applied theatre, and creative learning with extensive practical experience in the design and delivery of workshops and participatory projects.

In particular, students develop practical expertise in teaching acting, designing courses and training programmes, managing groups, facilitating creative processes, and applying theatre-based methods across educational, cultural, and community settings. At the same time, it encourages students to critically evaluate and develop their own professional practice through reflective enquiry and practice research, where creative and artistic work becomes a mode of investigation and knowledge generation.

Graduates are equipped to work in drama schools, acting studios, cultural organisations, educational institutions, community programmes, and a wide range of environments where theatre is used as a tool for artistic development, learning, and social engagement.

Theatre today extends far beyond the stage. It is increasingly used in education, adult learning, creative skills development, community engagement, and personal growth. At the same time, more theatre professionals are creating and leading their own workshops, training programmes, and educational initiatives.

Through the MA Theatre Education, students learn how to create meaningful, creative, and supportive learning environments. Particular emphasis is placed on collaboration, communication, group dynamics, and understanding how challenging life experiences and trauma may influence participation and learning. Students develop practical strategies for creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environments in which participants can express themselves, create, and collaborate with confidence.

Alongside these pedagogical skills, students gain practical experience in professional planning and project development, including the design and evaluation of educational programmes, entrepreneurial and professional planning, and the organisation of artistic and educational initiatives.

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MODULES

Theatre in Education: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives
Educational Psychology: Learning Processes and Group Dynamics
Drama and Performance Techniques for Educational Settings

Inclusive Pedagogies and Facilitation in Creative Environments
Designing and Facilitating Theatre Workshops
Research Methods in Theatre Education

Dissertation / Research Project (Practice Research)

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CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the MA Theatre Education develop advanced knowledge and practical expertise that enable them to work across a wide range of educational, artistic, cultural, and community settings. Graduates may pursue careers in:

• Drama schools and performing arts academies

• Acting studios and theatre education programmes for children, young people, and adults

• Schools, lifelong learning centres, and other educational organisations

• Cultural organisations, theatres, festivals, and arts education institutions

• Applied theatre projects within community, social, and cultural contexts

• Organisations working in participatory arts, social inclusion, and creative learning

• The design, facilitation, management, and delivery of independent theatre workshops, educational programmes, and artistic initiatives

• The coordination of creative groups, learning programmes, and participatory projects in both public and private organisations

The programme also provides a strong foundation for further academic study and research in theatre education, applied theatre, and the wider field of performance and performing arts.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The programme is designed for graduates of theatre studies, drama schools, education, humanities, social sciences, and arts-related disciplines, as well as for theatre practitioners, educators, and cultural professionals seeking to develop specialised knowledge and professional expertise in theatre education, applied theatre, and creative facilitation.

Required documentation:

Applicants are required to submit:

A Bachelor’s degree (minimum Second Class Honours, Lower Division (2:2) or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, a recognised Drama School Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
National Identity Card or Passport.
Foreign language certificates (where applicable).
Additional academic qualifications or professional certifications (where applicable).
Metropolitan College Application Form.

Important Information for Applicants

As part of the admissions process, applicants may be invited to attend an introductory meeting with the Programme Leader or another member of the academic team. This meeting is intended to provide information and guidance, allowing applicants to learn more about the programme and discuss their academic and professional aspirations.
Applicants from related disciplines with relevant professional experience may also be considered.
Applicants who do not hold the standard academic entry qualifications but can demonstrate substantial and relevant professional experience may be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policies of Queen Margaret University and Metropolitan College.
The programme welcomes both experienced professionals seeking to enhance and develop their existing practice and graduates wishing to pursue new professional pathways in theatre education, applied theatre, creative learning, and arts facilitation.