Theatre Studies

... looks into questions such as ...
- What is theatre and how did it evolve?
- How do I analyse a production?
- When do people exhibit performative behaviour?
- Which challenges has theatre to face today?
- Which role has theatre played in history?
Degree programmes
Theatre Studies, Master 2 subject
Profile
Degree: | Master of Arts |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it applies liberal-arts theories to scenic and performative practices.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- History
- Theory of scenic arts
- Analysis
- Dramaturgy
- Mediality
- Scenic research
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
... have:
good language skills, a talent for writing, critical reflection, basic historical and philosophical knowledge
... enjoy:
the scenic arts, debates, difficult texts, conducting academic work
... struggle through:
carrying responsibility, writing theses, critical self-reflection, books
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- B.A. in Theatre Studies or an equivalent degree course
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in dramaturgy
- in arts administration
- in fringe/alternative theatre
- in academia
- in the press
And else?
An internship ...
is optional.
Studying abroad ...
can be done voluntarily. It is done from the 3rd semester.
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
PD Dr. Kai van Eikels
Building, Room: GB 3/53
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25046
Email: kai.vaneikels@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Theaterwissenschaft
Building, Room: GB 3/131
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25081
Email: fr-tw@rub.de
Website Fachschaft