Shakespeare and Education MA 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Birmingham |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 29QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

26,180 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. By studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from our academic experts and join a community who share your love of Shakespeare.


Pursue your passion for Shakespeare and discover new ways to approach his works. Study Shakespeare through different lenses based on the latest research of our Shakespeare academics.

If you work in education, or you’re interested in working in education, our Shakespeare and Education pathway offers insights into teaching Shakespeare.

The University has a unique collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), offering you opportunities outside the MA to enhance your studies and see Shakespeare’s works brought to life on-stage.

Benefit from our wide ranging expertise in the study of Shakespeare.

You'll explore critical, historical and theatrical approaches to Shakespeare, deepening your understanding of his impact on literature and theatre. You can choose to specialise further with our Shakespeare and Education pathway.

This pathway blends the expertise of our academics at the Shakespeare Institute with practical insights from the RSC on the ‘Teaching Shakespeare’ module taught in collaboration with the RSC. Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect place to study Shakespeare, with RSC theatres and Shakespeare’s birthplace on your doorstep.

The Shakespeare Institute is home to many resources, academic expertise and a dedicated Shakespeare Library to enhance your studies.

Join a welcoming postgraduate community at the Shakespeare Institute: take part in student theatre or seminars and conferences.

The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 30 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Program overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. By studying at our dedicated Shakespeare Institute research centre, you’ll learn from our academic experts and join a community who share your love of Shakespeare.


Pursue your passion for Shakespeare and discover new ways to approach his works. Study Shakespeare through different lenses based on the latest research of our Shakespeare academics.

If you work in education, or you’re interested in working in education, our Shakespeare and Education pathway offers insights into teaching Shakespeare.

The University has a unique collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), offering you opportunities outside the MA to enhance your studies and see Shakespeare’s works brought to life on-stage.

Benefit from our wide ranging expertise in the study of Shakespeare.

You'll explore critical, historical and theatrical approaches to Shakespeare, deepening your understanding of his impact on literature and theatre. You can choose to specialise further with our Shakespeare and Education pathway.

This pathway blends the expertise of our academics at the Shakespeare Institute with practical insights from the RSC on the ‘Teaching Shakespeare’ module taught in collaboration with the RSC. Stratford-upon-Avon is the perfect place to study Shakespeare, with RSC theatres and Shakespeare’s birthplace on your doorstep.

The Shakespeare Institute is home to many resources, academic expertise and a dedicated Shakespeare Library to enhance your studies.

Join a welcoming postgraduate community at the Shakespeare Institute: take part in student theatre or seminars and conferences.

The University of Birmingham is ranked in the Top 30 for English Literature and Linguistics (QS World University Rankings 2024).

Admission Requirements

3.2+
6.5+
88+
176+
67+

If you don't have the required academic background, you can study our Fall in with Shakespeare or Spring into Shakespeare short course before applying for the MA. Completing one of the short courses can be used instead of a 2:1 Honours degree as entry onto the MA Shakespeare or MA Shakespeare with Education pathway.

As part of your application, you’ll need to provide an essay of approx. 2,000 words on Shakespeare or a similar topic related to Early Modern drama. If you don’t have an essay about Shakespeare to submit, we can accept an essay on another literary topic if necessary. Please contact the programme lead, Dr Abigail Rokison-Woodall, if you have any queries about the writing sample.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
10,900 GBP
International
26,180 GBP

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