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Magister Artium (MA)

120 ects

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The Postgraduate Programme in Theatre Studies aims to foster learning and research skills in central fields of theatre and drama, including History of the Theatre, Theatre Theory, Acting and Directing, Reception of Ancient Drama, and Theatre in Education.

A major mission of the Postgraduate Programme is also:

  • To promote collaborations with other Universities in Cyprus and abroad, through research seminars, student and teacher exchange programmes, research collaborations etc.
  • To work with other organizations in Cyprus and abroad at the level of practical training for students as well as in the context of MA theses and assignments.
  • To promote the philosophy of open and distance learning by organizing seminars and open lectures for the public.

 

The programme has the following three concentrations / specialisations:

(1) Reception of Ancient Drama

(2) Theatre in Education

(3) Acting and Directing

 

EUROPEAN CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM (ECTS): 120

TEACHING LANGUAGE: Greek

LEVEL: Postgraduate (Masters)

DEGREE AWARDED: Magister Artium (Master of Arts, M.A.)

 

The programme is evaluated and accredited by

ΔΙΠΑΕ μικρό

 

GRADUATES CAN BE EMPLOYED – CAREER PROSPECTS

Graduates of the Postgraduate Programme in Theatre Studies may, among other things:

  • Work at the Ministry of Education and Culture, in local government or in cultural associations responsible for theatrical and cultural events.
  • Work as theatre critics for the daily and periodical press.
  • Work as dramaturgs (responsible for the analysis of theatrical texts in preparation for a performance), or artistic directors.
  • Work on TV or the radio as consultants for theatre and cultural programmes.
  • If they are educators, they can enrich their teaching with theatre techniques to enhance creativity or work with the students to stage ancient or modern plays.
  • If they are experienced in business management, they can work in the management and promotion of cultural products.

 

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.

Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for the Postgraduate Programme in “Theatre Studies” must:

  • Have a Degree from an accredited Higher Education Institution (in any academic field)

Applicants expecting to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree by the time of their enrolment in the Open University of Cyprus, or pending issue of their Degree, are still entitled to apply for admission. 

  • Have a very good command of the English language since in all courses a wide range of literature (such as academic articles and books) is in English.
  • Possess adequate computer literacy (esp. Microsoft Office, email, Internet) to navigate educational material unhindered.

 

TUITION FEES

The total cost of the fees for this Postgraduate Programme is 3,400 Euro. 

With regard to discounts and scholarships, the broader policy of the University is followed.

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

 

 Αιτήσεις Αγγ χωρίς ημερομηνίσ

Application dates for the spring semester of the Academic year 2024-2025 : September 16 - November 12, 2024.

 

 

 

Theatre Studies - (previous structure-offered for the last time in the academic year 2021-2022)

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 Code

Course Name

Course Type

Pre-requisite Modules

Workload 

Semester I (Fall)

Hours ECTS

1.          

ΘΕΣΠ511     

Approaches to Theatre Studies

Compulsory

-

375-450

 15

2.          

ΘΕΣΠ512 

History of Theatre and Drama Ι

Compulsory

-

375-450

 15

Semester II (Spring)

1.

ΘΕΣΠ521

Theatre Theory

Compulsory

-

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ522

History of Theatre and Drama II

Compulsory

-

375-450

 15

Semester III (Fall)

Specialisation: Reception of Ancient Drama

1.

ΘΕΣΠ611

Reception Theory

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Α

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Theatre in Education

1.

ΘΕΣΠ612

Theatre in Education Ι: Educational Theatre Theory    

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Α

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Acting and Directing

1.

ΘΕΣΠ613

History and Theory of Acting and Directing

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Α

Postgraduate Thesis Ι

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

Semester IV (Spring)

Specialisation: Reception of Ancient Drama

1.

ΘΕΣΠ621

Classical Receptions in Drama

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Β

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

Compulsory

ΘΕΣΠ701A

375-450

 15

 Specialisation: Theatre in Education

1.

ΘΕΣΠ622

Theatre in Education ΙΙ: Research and Practice

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Β

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

Compulsory

ΘΕΣΠ701A

375-450

 15

Specialisation: Acting and Directing

1.

ΘΕΣΠ623

Methodology and Practice of Acting and Directing

Compulsory

Two (2) of these modules: ΘΕΣΠ511, ΘΕΣΠ512, ΘΕΣΠ521, ΘΕΣΠ522

375-450

 15

2.

ΘΕΣΠ701Β

Postgraduate Thesis ΙΙ

Compulsory

ΘΕΣΠ701A

375-450

 15
Total    3000-3600 120
Industry Placement
  ΘΕΣΠ695 Industry Placement (1st placement)       5
  ΘΕΣΠ696 Industry Placement (2nd placement)       5

 

Each student can optionally enrol, once or twice, in the free of charge Thematic 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. 

ΘΕΣΠ695 - Industry Placement (1st placement)

ΘΕΣΠ696 - Industry Placement (2nd placement)

Request more information by contacting the OUC Career and Liaison Office here

 

Academic Personnel

Vayos Liapis, Professor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.+35722411912

Avra Sidiropoulou, Associate Professor, Programme Director, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.+35722411913

 

Academic Consultant 
 
Ελισάβετ Κιούρτη Ελισάβετ Κιούρτη (Elisavet Kiourti) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  +35722411923

Ώρες γραφείου/Academic Consultation Hours:

Δευτέρα/Monday – Πέμπτη/Thursday 08:00 - 12:00

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ΘΕΣΠ511: Προσεγγίσεις στις Θεατρικές Σπουδές
Συντονίστρια Θ.Ε.

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ΘΕΣΠ612: Θεατρική Αγωγή Ι: θεωρία του εκπαιδευτικού θεάτρου
Συντονιστής Θ.Ε.

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Μαγδαλένα Ζήρα (Magdalena Zira)
ΘΕΣΠ512: Ιστορία του Θεάτρου και Δραματολογία Ι
Συντονίστρια Θ.Ε.

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Θεοδώρα Λεονταρίδου (Theodora Leontaridou)
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Συντονίστρια Θ.Ε.

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