Overview
What you will learn
This Shakespeare in Performance course offered by University of Bristol offers the opportunity to encounter Shakespearean theatre through a range of performances, creative practices, and perspectives.
Starting with Early Modern theatre practice, you’ll explore developments in Shakespearean acting from the 1600s to the contemporary theatre, Shakespearean adaptations for stage and screen, and directing Shakespeare.
In doing so, you’ll develop your understanding and critical perspective towards Shakespearean performance and examine how and why these works continue to be staged in the fast-changing world of today.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- You’ll experience a range of practical workshops and thought-provoking lectures and seminars with leading theatre practitioners and academics within the oldest University Drama department in the UK.
- You’ll attend theatre performances both in Bristol and further afield, visiting leading national companies such as the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- You’ll be given access to the University’s important Bristol Theatre Collection and its wide-ranging archive of material relating to Shakespeare in performance.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Liberal Arts View 110 other Short Courses in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
- GPA equivalent to 60–63% on the UK scale, C on the ECTS scale, or 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Currently studying at undergraduate level
- GPA equivalent to 60–63% on the UK scale, C on the ECTS scale, or 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale
- If English is not your first language, you need to meet our English language Profile B.
- 18 or over
Tuition Fee
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International
3295 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3295 GBP for the full programme during 21 days. -
National
3295 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3295 GBP for the full programme during 21 days.
Living costs for Bristol
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.