戲劇研究文學碩士
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| Qualification Title | Master of Arts in Theatre Studies 戲劇研究文學碩士 |
| Qualification Type | Master’s Degree |
| QF Level | 6 |
| Primary Area of Study / Training | A02 Arts, Design and Performing Arts [Sub-area: A0204 Performing Arts] |
| Other Area of Study / Training (if any) | N/A |
| Programme Objectives | The Programme aims to: PO1 Train drama critics, scholars and theatre practitioners with sophistication in cultural criticism; PO2 Cultivate students’ ability to critically assess latest developments in performance theories; PO3 Equip students with the knowledge to study and contrast Chinese and Western theories of drama and performance; PO4 Provide students with the training to conceive and visualise drama in relation to performance; PO5 Enhance students’ capability to review how contemporary theories in anthropology and cultural studies have impacted on performance |
| Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Upon completion of the Programme, students should be able to: PILO1 Conduct research on performance theories; PILO2 Write research essays on the performance aspects of drama; PILO3 Produce comparative studies of Chinese and Western drama and performance; PILO4 Write informed critical reviews of drama and performance; PILO5 Contribute new critical knowledge on drama and performance |
| Education Pathways | Graduates of the Programme may study for MPhil or doctoral degree locally or in overseas universities in many disciplines such as drama, film, comparative literature, English, Chinese, cultural studies, anthropology and humanities. Graduates may take up the following positions: 1. Art Administrators 2. Dramaturgs 3. Independent Artists 4. Curators 5. Drama Teachers 6. Research Officers 7. Librarian-Activities Officers Potential employers may include: 1. Theatre companies 2. NGOs 3. Self-formed drama groups 4. LCSD 5. Schools 6. Public or school libraries |
| Minimum Admission Requirements | 1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent; 2. Fulfilment of one of the following English language proficiency requirements if the applicant’s Bachelor’s degree is not obtained from a university/tertiary institution where English is the medium of instruction: TOEFL ≥ 550 (paper-based), ≥ 213 (computer-based), ≥ 79 (internet-based); IELTS ≥ 6.5; CET-6 ≥ 430; TEM-4 ≥ 70; TEM-8 ≥ 65; or equivalent of the above; and 3. Having prior knowledge of drama at a level suitable for graduate studies. |
| Graduation Requirements | To be eligible for the award of the Master of Arts in Theatre Studies, students are required to: 1. complete and obtain a Grade D or above on all the 6 core modules of the Programme as well as two other electives with a total of 24 credits; and 2. obtain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. |
| Operator (in English and Chinese) | The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong 香港恒生大學 |
