Theatre Studies Subject regulations
The Theatre Studies Programme consists of papers that integrate practice and theory. The programme takes a practice-led approach to teaching and learning different aspects of theatre. We encourage students to explore and develop their performance practice, while thinking through what theatre does and can do in the world.
Theatre Studies is available as a first major for the Bachelor of Arts (BA). Theatre Studies may also be taken as a second major or minor in other undergraduate degrees, subject to approval of the Division in which the student is enrolled.
To complete Theatre Studies as a single major for the BA, students must gain 135 points from papers listed for Theatre Studies, including 105 points above 100 level, and 60 points above 200 level. Students must complete THSTS101.
To complete Theatre Studies as part of a double major for the BA or other undergraduate degree, students must gain 120 points from papers listed for Theatre Studies, including 90 points above 100 level, and 45 points above 200 level. Students must complete THSTS101.
To complete a minor in Theatre Studies, students must complete 60 points from the papers listed for the Theatre Studies major, including at least 30 points above 100 level.
Students are encouraged to contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office for programme advice.
Other qualifications
Prescriptions for:
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GradCert(TheatSt) and GradDip(TheatSt) A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Theatre Studies at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences Office.
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PGCert(TheatSt), PGDip(TheatSt), BA(Hons) and MA To complete a BA(Hons) in Theatre Studies, students must gain 120 points at 500 level, including at least 30 points in research and at least 60 points from THSTS coded papers listed for Theatre Studies.
The qualification regulations define the admission requirements for enrolment into the MA in Theatre Studies.
Completion requirements for the MA in Theatre Studies vary according to admission criteria:
Students admitted under a) above must complete 180 points from approved 500 level papers, including ALPSS500 and at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MA.
Students admitted under b) above must complete 120 points from approved 500 level papers, including at least 45 points from the papers listed for the subject in List A: Advanced Study of the regulations for the MA.
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MPhil The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
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PhD The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
Theatre Studies papers
| Code and paper title | Points | |
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ENGLI101
Adapting Stories
This paper explores the art of adaptation, examining the process of transformation that occurs when creative artists reimagine and retell stories in... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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THSTS101
Performing Arts: Theatre
A practical/theory paper introducing theatre as an ongoing, integrated practice, deeply rooted in time and place. Through examining some of the major... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ENGLI202
Shakespeare and Performance
This paper explores Shakespeare's worlds in performance and in print, examining his plays and poems in the context of the dynamic cultural outputs... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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THSTS260
Exploring the Physical in Theatre
This paper charts the use of the term ‘physical theatre’, providing an overview of the areas of debate in the field. Workshops are contextualised by... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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WRITE202
Creative Writing: Voice and Image
This course explores the basic elements of imaginative writing - image and voice - concentrating the student’s attention on the central writing... |
15 | 26B (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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THSTS302
Arts, Creativity and Wellbeing
This paper integrates practice and theory, exploring embodied experiences of the relationships between arts, creativity and wellbeing. Contemporary... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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THSTS303
Reimagining Musical Theatre
This paper integrates practice and theory, critically investigating the popular genre of Musical Theatre and engaging in postdramatic practices to... |
15 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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THSTS308
Creating Theatre
A practical paper, supported by theory and research, which utilises performance techniques to develop, devise and create a public performance at the... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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THSTS390
Directed Study
This paper offers students the opportunity to undertake advanced research on a specific topic within Theatre Studies. |
15 | 26X (Hamilton) |
| Code and paper title | Points | |
|---|---|---|
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ALPSS500
Academic and Professional Research and Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills... |
30 | 26A (Online) & 26B (Online) |
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THSTS501
Practices in Creating Theatre
This paper integrates theory and creative practice research, utilising a range of methods to contribute to the development, devising and staging of a... |
30 | 26B (Hamilton) |
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THSTS560
Special Topic: Applied Performance Practice
This paper introduces the nature, contexts and purposes of applied performance practice. Students will explore how performance practices can be used... |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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THSTS590
Directed Study
Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff. |
30 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS591
Research Project
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
30 | 26A (Hamilton) |
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THSTS592
Dissertation
A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation. |
60 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS593
Theatre Studies Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
90 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS594
Theatre Studies Thesis
An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research. |
120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS800
Theatre Studies MPhil Thesis
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120 | 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS900
Theatre Studies PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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THSTS901
Theatre Studies Creative Practice PhD Thesis
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120 | 26I (Hamilton) & 26J (Hamilton) & 26K (Hamilton) & 26X (Hamilton) |
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ENGLI101 Adapting Stories
This paper explores the art of adaptation, examining the process of transformation that occurs when creative artists reimagine and retell stories in...
Points 15A practical/theory paper introducing theatre as an ongoing, integrated practice, deeply rooted in time and place. Through examining some of the major...
Points 15 -
ENGLI202 Shakespeare and Performance
This paper explores Shakespeare's worlds in performance and in print, examining his plays and poems in the context of the dynamic cultural outputs...
Points 15This paper charts the use of the term ‘physical theatre’, providing an overview of the areas of debate in the field. Workshops are contextualised by...
Points 15This course explores the basic elements of imaginative writing - image and voice - concentrating the student’s attention on the central writing...
Points 15 -
THSTS302 Arts, Creativity and Wellbeing
This paper integrates practice and theory, exploring embodied experiences of the relationships between arts, creativity and wellbeing. Contemporary...
Points 15This paper integrates practice and theory, critically investigating the popular genre of Musical Theatre and engaging in postdramatic practices to...
Points 15A practical paper, supported by theory and research, which utilises performance techniques to develop, devise and create a public performance at the...
Points 30This paper offers students the opportunity to undertake advanced research on a specific topic within Theatre Studies.
Points 15 -
ALPSS500 Academic and Professional Research and Writing
In this course, students will gain the skills and confidence to seamlessly transition from study to work. This course works to enhance the 'skills...
Points 30This paper integrates theory and creative practice research, utilising a range of methods to contribute to the development, devising and staging of a...
Points 30This paper introduces the nature, contexts and purposes of applied performance practice. Students will explore how performance practices can be used...
Points 30Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 30A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
Points 60An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 90An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
Points 120 -
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THSTS900 Theatre Studies PhD Thesis
Points 120
2026 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 31 Oct 2025 01:00am