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Shakespearean Studies – (M.A.)
Kings College London
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| Application Deadline: | April 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,470 - ≈ € 15,630 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kings College London
Taught with Globe Education, Shakespeare’s Globe. Advanced critical and textual study of the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries through this unique collaboration. Optional modules cover Jacobean theatre & culture, Shakespeare on film, global Shakespeare; plus training in methodologies & editing. Destinations: PhD and academic work, theatre and the arts, arts administration, publishing.
KEY BENEFITS
* Unique collaboration between Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Department of English, King's College London.
* Ideal opportunity to study the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries in a theatrical context in the heart of London.
* Graduates of the degree have gone on to study for the PhD both at King's and at other major universities both in the UK and the US or to work in the creative industries, arts administration and publishing.
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PURPOSE
Advanced study of the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries in the context of the facilities and opportunities provided by Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and by King's. To provide a thorough knowledge of early modern drama, particularly Shakespearean drama, in its material and institutional contexts. Ideal grounding for further academic work and for work in the arts, theatre, education, publishing, etc.
DESCRIPTION
The degree is offered jointly by King's and Globe Education. You will take a compulsory module at Shakespeare's Globe, 'Renaissance Playhouse Practice', which includes workshops on the Globe stage and formal seminars; a critical methodologies module ('Working with Early Modern Literary Texts') at King's, which includes training in palaeography and bibliography; and two optional modules at King's which you may choose from the list provided (see examples below).
You will also write a dissertation between May and September, supervised either at King's or at the Globe, depending on the chosen subject.
Core programme content
Core module:
* Dissertation
Indicative non-core content
Compulsory modules:
* Working with Early Modern Literary Texts (Critical and Research Methodologies) - taught at King's
* Renaissance Playhouse Practice - taught at Shakespeare’s Globe
Option modulesStudents take two option modules. Recommended options may include:
* Theatre, Gender and Culture in Jacobean London - Gordon McMullan
* Global/Local Shakespeares - Sonia Massai
* Professing Writing in Early Modern England - Sonia Massai
* Family Politics in Early Modern England - Hannah Crawforth
* Middleton's Drama - John Lavagnino
Students may also choose from a wide range of option modules offered on other English Department MA Programmes, or modules from another departments in the School (subject to agreement by the programme leader).
NB This is an indicative list only. For further information on the programme structure (for full-time and part-time study) and modules, please visit:
FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT
Taught compulsory and optional courses assessed by coursework and/or examination plus a dissertation.
MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
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ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS General entry advice
Minimum 2:1 first degree in English, Drama or an equivalent subject, or an overseas equivalent. You will be required to submit a sample of your written work on a relevant topic
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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