PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The Postgraduate Programme in Theatre Studies offers three (3) specialisations:

a) Reception of Ancient Drama

b) Theatre-in-Education and

c) Acting and Directing.

Here follows an overview of the MA programme’s structure:

S/N

Course Type

Course Name

Course Code

Pre-requisite Modules

Workload 

Semester I (Fall)

Hours ECTS

1.          

Compulsory      

Approaches to Theatre Studies

THESP511

-

375-450

 15

2.          

Compulsory

History of Theatre and Drama Ι

THESP512

-

375-450

 15

Semester II (Spring)

1.

Compulsory

Theatre Theory

THESP521

-

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

History of Theatre and Drama II

THESP522

-

375-450

 15

Semester III (Fall)

Specialisation: Reception of Ancient Drama

1.

Compulsory

Reception Theory

THESP611

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

THESP701Α

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Theatre in Education

1.

Compulsory

Theatre in Education Ι: Educational Theatre Theory    

THESP612

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

THESP701Α

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Acting and Directing

1.

Compulsory

History and Theory of Acting and Directing

THESP 613

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

THESP701Α     

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

Semester IV (Spring)

Specialisation: Reception of Ancient Drama

1.

Compulsory

Classical Receptions in Drama

THESP621

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

THESP701Β

THESP701A

375-450

 15

 Specialisation: Theatre in Education

1.

Compulsory

Theatre in Education ΙΙ: Research and Practice

THESP 622

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

THESP701Β

THESP701A

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Acting and Directing

1.

Compulsory

Methodology and Practice of Acting and Directing

THESP 623

Two (2) of these modules: THESP511, THESP512, THESP521, THESP522

375-450

 15

2.

Compulsory

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

THESP701Β

THESP701A

375-450

 15

 

Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) "Industry Placement", which awards five (5) ECTS. The module offers a structured placement, designed to offer students specific industry and professional experience in their particular field of study, and to allow them to build their skills in a real-world setting. The hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus:

THESP695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)

THESP696 - Industry Placement (2st placement)

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.