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LMU Munich

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre Research and Cultural Practice

Original title: Theaterforschung und kulturelle Praxis

German4 semestersNo Tuition / Semester Fee OnlyBavaria

An interdisciplinary master's degree at LMU Munich focusing on theatrical and performative arts within cultural practice, preparing students for careers in theatre, media, and cultural institutions.

Overview

Why this program?

No tuition fees or semester-fee only
On Campus
Arts & Design
Interdisciplinary curriculum combining theory and practice
Focus on theatrical and performative arts
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theatre Research and Cultural Practice

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Students aiming for careers in theatre, media, cultural institutions, or academia focusing on performing arts.

Career outcomes

  • Theatre researcher
  • Cultural institution manager
  • Media analyst
  • Performance curator
  • Academic roles in performing arts

Skills you will learn

  • Interdisciplinary theatre analysis
  • Cultural theory application
  • Performative arts research methods
  • Critical thinking and communication
  • Project development in cultural contexts

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeCompetitive
RequirementsFirst professional university degree with a grade of 2.5 or better in theatre studies or related fields (philologies, art, culture, history, media and communication studies, philosophy); successful participation in an aptitude assessment procedure
DeadlineMay 1 to July 15
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionNo Tuition / Semester Fee Only
FeesStudents pay the basic fee for the Munich student union and a solidarity semester ticket; detailed fees available on the student union website.
Living costsApprox. EUR 850-1,200/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Theatre researcher
Cultural institution manager
Media analyst
Performance curator
Academic roles in performing arts

University

LMU Munich

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