Graduate Courses – Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts Department offers a diverse and in-depth selection of graduate courses aimed at advancing academic knowledge, research capacity, and professional practice in theatre. These courses are designed for individuals seeking to explore theatre at a higher level, whether as scholars, educators, practitioners, or cultural leaders.

Graduate courses cover areas such as advanced directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, performance theory and analysis, African and global theatre traditions, theatre for development, applied theatre, and theatre research methodologies. Students also engage with critical discourses in gender, politics, identity, and cultural studies as they relate to performance.

Through seminars, workshops, research projects, and creative practice, the courses provide a robust platform for intellectual exploration and artistic innovation. This comprehensive approach prepares graduates for leadership roles in academia, the performing arts, and the cultural and creative industries both locally and internationally.