Applied Theatre Science (M.A.)
Taught in German
Overview
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Overview
This Master's programme is a consecutive programme based on relevant Bachelor's degrees. Further information on admission can be found under "Application".
The Master's programme includes a deepening and extension of both the theory of theatre and the practice of performative arts. In the second year, the programme offers you the opportunity to focus your studies either on the artistic practice (Master of Arts degree: "Applied Theatre Studies: Study Focus 'Practice of Performative Arts'") or on theory (Master of Arts degree: "Applied Theatre Studies: Study Focus 'Theory and Aesthetics of Performative Arts'") of theatre.
The professional application of the specialisation " Practice of performative arts " will be more in the area of artistic practice (direction, performance art). Those who choose the specialisation "Theory and Aesthetics of Performative Arts" will be more likely to focus on dramaturgy, journalistic or editorial work or scientific research.
The close integration of theory and practice of theatre in both areas of specialisation means that your future professional activity may lie in both the practical and theoretical fields or in mixed forms. The Master's programme also includes two modules of participating subjects, an assistant in the theatre or media field and a Master's thesis, which can be either practical-artistic (e.g. a production) or theoretical-scientific.
- Duration of studies 4 Semester 120 Credit Points (CP)
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Duration of Studies
4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)
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Accreditation
since 20 August 2007
Composition of the Study Programme
- Duration of studies 4 Semester 120 Credit Points (CP)
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Duration of Studies
4 Semesters - 120 Credit Points (CP)
- Composition of the study programme
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Composition of degree programme
The degree programme comprises a total of 10 modules, including six compulsory modules in Applied Theatre Studies, one compulsory elective module in Applied Theatre Studies, two specialisation modules – which may also be taken in related disciplines – and the thesis module:
- Foundation module: Institution and Positioning
- Theory and Aesthetics
- Performative Practice
- MA Module in Theatre Studies
- Specialisation: Performative Aesthetics
- Profile Module: Interdisciplinary Supplementary Module 1
- Specialisation Module: Interdisciplinary Supplementary Module 2
- Work Placement Module (Assistantship)
- Practical Module (Independent Project Module)
- MA Thesis Module
You may choose to complete the compulsory elective module either with a research focus or an applied focus.
Within the specialisation modules, students can take modules in the following disciplines:
- German Studies/Comparative Literature
- Art History
- Art Education
- Musicology
- English Studies/English
- Romance Languages
- Slavic Studies
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Classical Studies
The Master’s programme can be studied with a choice of two different specialisations. By the end of the second academic semester at the latest, students must choose between the specialisations ‘Practical Performing Arts’ and ‘Theory and Aesthetics of the Performing Arts’. The chosen specialisation will be stated on the school report.
Application
- Commencement of Studies in the Winter Semester
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Commencement of studies
Only possible in the winter semester
- Application: entrance requirements
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Entrance requirements
- BA Applied Theatre Science of JLU and oral examination or
- BA (or equivalent degree) with a relevant subject profile and an artistic aptitude test (portfolio of own art work, BA thesis or equivalent scientific work, oral examination).
- English language knowledge ...information about the required language certificate
- An artistic aptitude test
- Language Requirements
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Language Requirements
Language requirements
Admission to the Master's degree programme in Applied Theatre Studies requires proof of language proficiency in English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, in particular through
1. school certificate (proof of English as a (foreign) language for at least 6 years of learning up to the degree entitling the applicant to university admission);2. language test IELTS: min. Grade 5.5;
3. language test TOEFL (iBT, 0-120 points): min. 72 points;
4. TOEFL language test (ITP Level 1, 310-677 points): min. 543 points;
5. language test TOEFL (pBT, 310-677 points): min. 543 points;
6. language test PTE Academic (10-90 points): min. 59 points;
7. language test TOEIC (10-990 points): min. 785 points;
8. telc language test: B2 certificate;
9. language test UNIcert II certificate;
10. language test Cambridge IGCSE: B2 certificate.
If the proof according to sentence 1 is not provided at the time of enrolment, enrolment will take place in accordance with Section 60 (4) sentence 2 of the Hessian Higher Education Act of 14 December 2021 (HessHG) subject to proof being provided by the end of the 2nd semester. If the required language skills are not proven before the end of the 2nd subject-related semester, enrolment for the Bachelor's degree programme ATW expires at the end of the 2nd subject-related semester.
The Examination Board decides on the recognition of foreign language requirements for applicants who have a higher education entrance qualification obtained abroad or a Bachelor's or equivalent degree.
- Application not limited only winter
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Application / Enrolment
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The study programme is not subject to admission restrictions.
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The enrolment period for the winter semester begins at the beginning of June.
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The end of the enrolment period is determined anew each year, please enquire in the application portal during the enrolment period.
Different rules apply in some cases for international applicants. More...
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Career Options
- Career options
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Career options
The degree programme in Applied Theatre Studies can be applied in a broad range of professional fields, depending to a large extent on the individual students, their gifting and their chosen focuses.
The combination of theory and practice during the study programme opens up a number of career opportunities. For instance, the study programme can lead to an independent artistic career, e.g. in theatrical production, performing arts, dance and choreography, or as a writer.
However, many students also focus, for example, on related art forms such as film production (film direction, camera work), radio drama, video art, interactive media or network art.
A wide range of careers are also available in the field of dramatic arts (municipal and regional theatre, production or festival dramaturgy), the organisation of cultural events (e.g. culture management), journalistic and editorial activities (print media, television, radio) and in publishing (e.g. copy-editing).
Doctoral Studies at JLU
Doctorate possible with a Master's degree
Graduate Centres
International
- International: incomings
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Information about studying at Justus Liebig University Giessen (incomings)
Departmental contact persons:
International Office
General counseling of international students
Dr. Saltanat Rakhimzhanova, Patrycja Zakrzewska
Goethestr. 58, Room 38
35390 Giessen
Contact and office hours
Further Information
- Further Information
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Examination- and study regulations
- Special regulations (in German)
(Please note that only the German version of the modules is offical and legally binding. The english Version is for informative purposes only.) - General study regulations for modular and multi-stage study programmes
Courses offered in the course catalogue
- Electronical course catalogue (in German)
- Special regulations (in German)
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- Master's Degree Programmes of Faculty 05
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- Applied Theatre Science
- Anglophone Studies
- Choreography and Performance
- Interdisciplinary Studies on Eastern Europe
- Modern Languages, Cultures and Business Studies
- Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Modern Languages and Language Teaching
- Language, Literature, Culture
- Language Technology and Foreign Language Teaching
- Any Questions
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Any Questions?
Information- and advisory services of JLU can be found under the category “contact” on this page!
Contact
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Subject advisor
- Subject advisor
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Dr. Ekaterina Trachsel
Institute for Applied Theatre Studies
Gutenbergstrasse 6
35390 GiessenPhone: +49 641 99 31223
Email: ekaterina.trachselOffice hours: by appointment
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Links
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Central Study Advisor
- Central Student Services
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