Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Program in Theaterwissenschaft

The Master's program in Theaterwissenschaft at the Freie Universit酹 Berlin is a consecutive master's program offered by the Institute of Theater Studies, which is part of the Department of Philosophy and Humanities.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master's program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• They must have a qualifying degree in a theater studies-related field or a related field with a significant theater studies component.
• The degree must be equivalent to the 60-credit module offer in Theaterwissenschaft at the Freie Universit酹 Berlin.
• For international applicants, proof of German language proficiency is required, which can be demonstrated by passing the Deutsche Sprachpr㘹ung f僡 den Hochschulzugang (DSH) or by providing equivalent proof of language proficiency.

Program Structure

The Master's program in Theaterwissenschaft is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in the field of theater studies, including:

• Theoretical and aesthetic foundations of theater
• Analysis of contemporary theater and performance
• Historical perspectives on theater
• Intersections of theater with other arts and media

Modules and Curriculum

The program consists of several modules, including:

• Theater History
• Contemporary Theater and Performance Analysis
• Theory and Aesthetics
• Theater, Arts, and Media
• Current Perspectives in Research
• Research Practice

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Master's program in Theaterwissenschaft are qualified for a range of careers in research, theater, film, television, radio, press, and cultural institutions. They possess advanced knowledge and skills in theater studies, including the ability to analyze and reflect on aesthetic, theatrical, and medial processes.

Degree and Duration

The program leads to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree and typically takes four semesters to complete. There are no tuition fees for the program, but students are required to pay general semester fees and contributions.

Research Areas and Standortvorteile

The Institute of Theater Studies has a strong research profile, with connections to other theater studies institutes in Europe and worldwide, as well as to Berlin's theaters and cultural institutions. The program benefits from its location in Berlin, with its rich cultural and theatrical landscape, and from the university's research focus areas, including the Excellence Cluster "Temporal Communities: Doing Literature in a Global Perspective" and the Collaborative Research Centers "Affective Societies" and "Intervening Arts".

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the program is German.