Master’s in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research
A two-year international double-degree programme in dramaturgical theory and practice across European theatre cultures.
Best for:Best for theatre practitioners, scholars, and researchers interested in international performance studies, intercultural collaboration, and dramaturgical innovation across European theatre traditions.
Overview
This Master’s programme in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research is a two-year, full-time interdisciplinary study leading to a double diploma from Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO) and one of its European partner institutions. Designed for students passionate about theatre and performance, the programme explores dramaturgical practice and theory in an international context, fostering cross-border collaboration and intercultural understanding. Students spend semesters at KHiO and partner institutions (e.g., University of the Arts Helsinki, Université Paris Nanterre), gaining hands-on experience in collective art forms, organisational frameworks, and the socio-economic dimensions of theatre. Graduates emerge with advanced dramaturgical competence, ready for careers in international festivals, co-productions, or further academic research, including PhD programmes in artistic research.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine dramaturgical skills through practice-based and theoretical approaches in an international context.
- Engage in collaborative projects across European theatre cultures, fostering cross-border partnerships and co-productions.
- Analyse and critique theatrical art as a collective and interdisciplinary practice, considering its organisational, economic, and social dimensions.
- Conduct research on theatre and performance within diverse cultural frameworks, contributing to both academic and professional discourse.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and exchanges at partner institutions, enhancing intercultural understanding and professional networks.
- Develop a final project or thesis that integrates theoretical insights with practical performance or dramaturgical work.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Studies, Dramaturgy, Performance Research, or a related field in the arts or humanities.
Degree offered: Master of Arts (MA) in Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research (double degree with partner institution)
Language: English proficiency at a level suitable for academic study (equivalent to B2/C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
Instruction: English (with some coursework or exchanges potentially in other European languages)
- Proven interest and experience in theatre, performance, or related artistic disciplines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills applicable to performance research.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments.
- Basic proficiency in academic writing and research methodologies.
- Open to international applicants; no nationality restrictions.
- No age restrictions, but applicants must meet the admission requirements of both KHiO and the chosen partner institution.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong portfolio or evidence of artistic/academic work in theatre or performance.
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How to apply
Applicants must submit an online application through the Oslo National Academy of the Arts portal, including a portfolio, academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and letters of recommendation. Additional requirements may include a proposal for a final project or proof of language proficiency. Detailed instructions are available on the programme’s official website.
- CV or curriculum vitae
- Bachelor’s degree transcripts and diploma
- Portfolio showcasing artistic or academic work in theatre/performance
- Statement of purpose or research proposal
- Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Application fee (if required)
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