MA in Theatre Studies
Degree Requirements
Normally completed in three terms, the Master of Arts in Theatre Studies requires completion of the following:
Coursework
Option A: Coursework. 24 credits at the 5000 or 6000 level (eight half- year courses or equivalent)
or
Option B: Coursework plus Major Research Paper. 18 credits (six half- year courses) plus an MRP of approximately 40-50 pages
or
Option C: Coursework plus Thesis. 12 credits (four half-year courses) plus a Thesis of approximately 100 pages.
For Option B or C, you must have an adviser in place by December of your first year in the program.All students in the program must take the following two courses (3 credits each):
- THST 6100 Theatre Research and Methodology
- THST 6200 Issues in Canadian Theatre History
Colloquium
Students are expected to attend a bi-weekly non-credit colloquium during the first two terms of study. At the colloquium, research approaches are discussed, guest speakers from across the department and the university are brought in, and in-process presentations of each graduate student’s research work is shared. Students are evaluated on a pass/fail basis.100 Play Reading Exam
Taken in winter semester of the first year of graduate study, the exam is intended to ensure familiarity with a pre-established list of 100 major dramatic texts and the ability to engage critically with their core ideas.
Internship
As part of our commitment toward ensuring that all of our students have some applied, professionally-oriented work experience, students are required to set up a working internship of at least 75 hours. Ideally, this work will be connected to one of our fields of specialization and/or research areas. The internship must be under the guidance of an approved mentor, on or off-campus. Should students be unable to set up an internship on their own, an advisor will work with students to find a suitable program.
