Applied Theatre refers to the practice of theatre and drama in non-traditional settings and/or with marginalised communities. It encompasses theatre practices which tackle areas of social and cultural policy such as public health, education, housing, social welfare, and the care system. 

This course provides a specialist route for graduates who wish to develop as educational practitioners using theatre and drama. 

• You will deepen your knowledge and practice in the field of Applied Theatre
• This course enables you to engage in real-life practice within and alongside a professional producing theatre
• You will develop your ability to interpret, understand and conduct practice as research relevant to the theatre and education at a masterly level
• You will become industry ready for employment in Theatre Education

Graduates of this programme are prepared for careers in a range of private and public sector opportunities for example: As creative learning officers in theatres, museums and other community-based organisations; education directors and managers for cultural organisations; facilitators of youth theatres and other projects; health and wellbeing theatre specialists; freelance practitioners working in a wide range of settings including schools, prisons and the care system. Graduates will develop a sense of confidence as artists, facilitators, project managers and those that will help develop arts policy of the future.