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Master of Arts in Theaterwissenschaft transkulturell

The Master of Arts in Theaterwissenschaft transkulturell is a postgraduate program offered by the Faculty of History, Arts, and Regional Studies at the University of Leipzig.

Overview

• Study Direction: Geschichte, Kunst- und Regionalwissenschaften
• Study Type: weiterführend
• Degree: Master of Arts
• Language of Instruction: Deutsch, anteilig englischsprachig
• Study Form: Teilzeit, Vollzeit
• Start of Study: Wintersemester
• Admission Restriction: zulassungsfrei
• Standard Study Period: 4 Semester
• Credit Points: 120

Admission Requirements

• A professionally qualifying university degree or a degree from a state or state-recognized Berufsakademie
  • Typically in the field of Theaterwissenschaft or
  • In a related field, with at least 60 credit points (LP) in Theaterwissenschaft or
  • Proof that such a degree can be achieved by the start of the master's program
• Proof of a profession-specific internship or several internships totaling at least two months in the field of artistic-practical activity, organization, or public relations in free, public, or private carriers and institutions for theater, dance, performance, visual arts, or music, as well as their scientific or journalistic accompaniment, which was completed before the start of studies but not more than four years prior
• English language skills at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and knowledge of another foreign language at level B1 or Latin skills (Latinum) at the start of studies

Program Content

The master's program offers a deepening of theater science knowledge and methods to qualify students for diverse practical professional fields and scientific activities. With the teaching and research paradigm of transculturality, students are enabled to describe and analyze theatrical practices, the art form, and the institution of theater in a transcultural context. Students learn to recognize and independently process forms of theater-specific knowledge production and dissemination within and outside institutionalized theater. The connection between contemporary theater and theater history, as well as the interpenetration of theory and practice, is fundamental.

Structure of the Program

The master's program has a scope of 120 credit points, with 20 credit points allocated to the master's thesis. The program includes either a research internship (research-oriented focus) or a profession-related internship or several internships (application-oriented focus) with a minimum duration of four months in a subject-related institution. The internship(s) can also be completed abroad.

Career Prospects

The M.A. in Theaterwissenschaft transkulturell prepares students for leadership positions in the academic sector or in transcultural theater practice. The research-oriented degree qualifies students particularly for scientific activities at universities, colleges, and non-university research institutions, while the application-oriented degree qualifies them primarily for activities in dramaturgy, directing, and curatorial practice in established institutions or in the international free scene.

Additional Information

Beyond the mentioned career paths, graduates with both degrees can access leading positions in the international museum, festival, and science sector, in public relations and cultural mediation, or in archives, publishing houses, and libraries. They can also pursue journalistic activities in all current and future media forms, event management in the public or commercial sector, and responsible activities in cultural administration. To prepare for the job market, students should establish contacts with potential employers during their studies and gain initial experiences through internships. The Career Service supports students in this process.