About Global Performance and Cultural Industries, MA - at University of Leeds

This Masters course explores the key disciplines of performance and cultural and creative industries in a global context.

You'll examine live and digital performing arts that are produced with international audiences in mind.

Throughout the course you'll develop a critical understanding of what performance is, and how it is produced and consumed locally and globally within a variety of social, political and economic settings.

You'll apply your learning through lectures and seminars. This course will equip you with the skills to build your global career networks, you'll have the opportunity to visit a variety of cultural organisations, and gain valuable insight into the cultural and creative industries from guest lecturers and industry experts.

Additional highlights

This course is taught by the School of Performance and Cultural Industries which is based in stage@leeds, a publicly licensed theatre at the heart of the University campus. As a student you'll also have access to stage@leedsDigital, a virtual creative space for students, researchers, professional artists and international theatre companies. You'll also have the opportunity to observe the process of performance making, as well as to gain practical experience through optional modules and work experience.

Leeds has a thriving cultural scene and is home to large-scale events like Leeds International Film Festival, Light Night, Transform Festival and Leeds Digital Festival. Our industry connections allow you to engage with local cultural organisations such as Leeds Playhouse, Opera North, Phoenix Dance Theatre, the BBC, the National Science and Media Museum, and East Street Arts.

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Entry requirements for this course

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