Master of Science in Theatre 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Illinois State University |TopUniversities

Master of Science in Theatre

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Performing ArtsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The degree is awarded to a student who has completed a minimum of 36 hours in theatre or approved related courses, and has completed a thesis or passed a School of Theatre and Dance comprehensive examination. The Master's degree candidate must take a series of courses which includes the following: THD 497, included in 9 hours of history/theory criticism with at least 3 in history and 3 in theory/criticism; 3 hours in acting; 3 hours in directing; 3 hours in design/technical theatre (costume, scenic or lighting design); 14 hours of approved electives; and 4 hours of THD 477. All master’s degree programs require a minimum of 50 percent of the non thesis credit hours applied to the degree to be 400-level courses or above.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Study Level

Masters

The degree is awarded to a student who has completed a minimum of 36 hours in theatre or approved related courses, and has completed a thesis or passed a School of Theatre and Dance comprehensive examination. The Master's degree candidate must take a series of courses which includes the following: THD 497, included in 9 hours of history/theory criticism with at least 3 in history and 3 in theory/criticism; 3 hours in acting; 3 hours in directing; 3 hours in design/technical theatre (costume, scenic or lighting design); 14 hours of approved electives; and 4 hours of THD 477. All master’s degree programs require a minimum of 50 percent of the non thesis credit hours applied to the degree to be 400-level courses or above.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
110+
81+
55+
An international student holding the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree from a recognized international post-secondary college or university, as determined by the Graduate School, may apply for admission. Other English Language Requirements: 550 on the pencil/paper based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or Computer-based: 213.

2 Years
Jan-2000

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