Master of Fine Arts - Creative Practice [Theatre]

Take your passion for theatre to the next level with the School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History. The Theatre Programme offers a range of pathways for postgraduate students, whether your interest is in honing your understanding of distinct areas of theatre and performance scholarship, or advancing skills in theatrical practice.Contribute to ground-breaking research on the theatre and performance of Aotearoa New Zealand, explore Māori and Pasifika Theatre from an Indigenous lens, or reshape the way we talk about Early Modern and Restoration drama. Connect with the local industry through collaborative research projects which contribute to the rich cultural landscape of Aotearoa’s capital city. Or you can create your own practice-led project as part of an annual festival showcase of graduate student work.Studying a postgraduate theatre degree offers an in-depth look at the areas of theatre and performance you really care about. This might begin with a year in the Honours programme, or the development of a Master of Arts or PhD by thesis project. If you are interested in making a move into the theatre industry, you might consider the Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice). This one-year qualification can give you useful tools and experience to support a career as a theatre practitioner. The degree is designed to enrich the knowledge of people already working in the industry, to upskill those teaching secondary school drama, or to invigorate anyone who makes theatre to empower communities.Hone your leadership, collaborative, creative, and business skills as a practising artist over an intensive 12-month programme. Our Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) is an industry-focused, practical degree that will help you build new contacts and networks in Wellington’s creative industries.You’ll take advantage of our capital city location and study at the University’s Kelburn campus. If you study Film and MusicSound programmes, you’ll get to use our specially refitted facilities at the Miramar Creative Centre.The MFA(CP) includes a creative project in which you’ll be mentored to complete work that showcases your abilities and encourages you to push boundaries in your field.As part of the programme you’ll also do an internship with an arts organisation. This will give you valuable work experience and provide you with all-important connections in your industry.

You need a Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average unless stated otherwise in the programme’s minimum general entry requirements. A background in a particular subject area or extensive relevant work experience may be required. Students with equivalent international qualifications from a recognised institution are encouraged to apply. Each application is assessed individually, and entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the programme director.