Master Theatre
In short
Are you a theatre practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge of the broad field of art? Have you mastered your craft, but are you looking for other professionals from a national or international context who can act as critical friends and help you take your work to the next level?
Is it right for you?
The Master's programme in Theatre in Maastricht is intended for professional performers who, after establishing themselves in their profession, are seeking opportunities for further reflection and development with the aim of enhancing their research skills.
Areas for development
Your individual trajectory is central to the programme and guides your artistic project. For at least 1.5 years, you will work on a performance and research project that you will present in a professional context in the final phase of the programme. Together with other professionals (fellow students and the Theatre Academy team), you will critically examine it from different perspectives. You will also develop your skills as an artistic researcher. The experience-oriented approach offers a truly in-depth exploration of your artistic project and your own professional skills.
Is it right for you?
Is it right for you?
The Master's programme in Theatre in Maastricht is intended for professional performers who, after establishing themselves in their profession, are seeking opportunities for further reflection and development with the aim of enhancing their research skills.
Areas for development
Areas for development
Your individual trajectory is central to the programme and guides your artistic project. For at least 1.5 years, you will work on a performance and research project that you will present in a professional context in the final phase of the programme. Together with other professionals (fellow students and the Theatre Academy team), you will critically examine it from different perspectives. You will also develop your skills as an artistic researcher. The experience-oriented approach offers a truly in-depth exploration of your artistic project and your own professional skills.
Structure and content
Curious about what you can expect? Here you can read about how the master's programme is structured, which topics are covered and how you can combine the programme with your work and private life. This will allow you to immediately determine whether it fits your schedule and ambitions.
About the master's programme
Structure
The Master's programme in Theatre at the Maastricht Theatre Academy offers you an inspiring 1.5-year programme that combines a focus on artistic research with extensive guidance for your artistic project.
Programme
The master's programme consists of:
- An intensively organised programme with seminars, workshops, meetings and mentoring. You will receive challenging and varied input to help you develop your artistic project and associated research.
- An individualised programme in which you choose your own specific mentors who are relevant to your artistic project and research.
- An ongoing critical dialogue with your peers, guest lecturers, theatre makers and organisers, and professionals and master's students from other disciplines. Through these exchanges, you will develop your discourse and vocabulary.
- Practical training that focuses on your artistic practice. You will complete the master's programme with an artistic project that will be presented within the professional field.
- A programme consisting of four building blocks: the encounter between scenography and directing, artistic research, transdisciplinarity and networking (cultural entrepreneurship).
Practical information
Before you start the programme, you will naturally want to know how everything is organised. In this section, you will find all the practical information you need: from admission requirements to costs and subsidy options. You can read about how to apply and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Language
The language of this Master is English.
How to apply
Register here for the Master's programme in Theatre. This master's programme starts annually in September. Meetings mainly take place during the first semester (September-December). Meetings take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in Maastricht or on location.
The Maastricht Theatre Academy has its own website with detailed information about this programme.
Accreditation
The total study load is 85 ECTS credits, spread over two years. The qualification awarded is a master's degree.
Language
Language
The language of this Master is English.
Apply
How to apply
Register here for the Master's programme in Theatre. This master's programme starts annually in September. Meetings mainly take place during the first semester (September-December). Meetings take place on Mondays and Tuesdays in Maastricht or on location.
The Maastricht Theatre Academy has its own website with detailed information about this programme.
Accreditation
Accreditation
The total study load is 85 ECTS credits, spread over two years. The qualification awarded is a master's degree.