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Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies

Masters study

BA Acting & Community Theatre

Mastering the art of story and performance

Become a driving force in redefining the boundaries of artistic expression, and help shape the future of literature, creative writing, journalism, and the performing arts. 

Our film specialists, award-winning dramatists, published writers, and editors offer a unique blend of insights and real-life, industry experience, and are committed to cultivating your intellectual curiosity. With a focus on delivering small-group teaching, you'll experience a fast-paced, dynamic, and engaging learning environment where you can expect to forge new conversations, deepen your knowledge, build a strong foundation for research, and feel empowered to become a future trailblazer in your field.


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Our ranking highlights
  • 100% of our research impact in English Language and Literature is world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • 75% of our research impact in drama, performing arts, and film is internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
  • We’re 4th in the UK for Drama and Dance in the Guardian University Guide 2024

Masters Degrees

Literature Film studies Creative writing Journalism Drama

How to apply

How to apply for your Masters degree
Find your degree
MA International Journalism MA Literature MA Film and Literature MA Creative Writing MA Audiovisual and Literary Translation MA Western Marxism and Translation MA Literature and Creative Writing MA Modern and Contemporary Literature MA American Literatures MA Wild Writing: Literature, Landscape and the Environment MA Film Studies MA Theatre Practice MA Scriptwriting
MA International Journalism

Fees and funding

Postgraduate fee information Save up to 33% on tuition fees with our Alumni Discount Explore scholarships and bursaries

Your future

Find out about careers support Read the Essex Alumni blog

Enhance your studies

Complete the Masters Preparation Programme Amplify your research skills with workshops and events Expand your data and language skills

Meet our Course Directors

Dr Christopher Bundock

Dr Christopher Bundock

Literature

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies , University of Essex

Dr James Canton

Dr James Canton

Creative Writing and Wild Writing

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

Professor Jeffrey Geiger

Professor Jeffrey Geiger

Film Studies

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

Dr Idrees Ahmad

Dr Idrees Ahmad

Journalism

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

Professor Elizabeth Kuti

Professor Elizabeth Kuti

Drama

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

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