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The Department offers a unique set of professional and academic programmes aimed at postgraduate training in Drama and Theatre Studies. Our programmes may contain both practical and theoretical components and tuition is in Afrikaans and/or English. Content is specifically geared to suit the interests and needs of individual students. A range of specialisations are offered.

The master's and doctoral programmes are also accessible to individuals with a theoretical knowledge of drama or media, for instance by means of a prior degree in literature or communication studies, or related qualifications.

The Honours (taught) programme takes one year to complete and consists of both theoretical and practical components. The coursework modules are:

• methodology of theatre research;
  
• advanced theories of theatre and drama;
  
• advanced text analysis (contemporary international texts); and
  
• advanced theatre research assignment.
  

In 2026 we will offer the following 9 fields of specialisation that give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and practice within a chosen field. Only one may be finally chosen. Please note that the final options being offered can be influenced by the number of students who apply for the different specialisations.

• Acting (stage)
• Applied Theatre 
• Physical Theatre 
• Creative Writing 
• Directing
• Theatre Studies 
• Voice and Speech 
• Cabaret 
• Puppetry

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Postgraduate qualifications?

• BAHons (?Drama and Theatre Studies)
  

• PhD (?Drama and Theatre Studies)?