About the course

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Performance Studies program is built around a multifaceted understanding of performance. This program bridges scholarship and practice, ranging from applying qualitative research methods to transmitting knowledge through performance.

　　Besides learning and discussing ideas from a reading of texts, we will encourage you to explore other modes of knowledge transmission. You’ll use our state-of-the-art facilities to put together performances, concerts, exhibitions, and installations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: US$36,168

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	College Station
Fall (August), 2024	College Station
Spring (January), 2025	College Station
Fall (August), 2025	College Station
Spring (January), 2026	College Station

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas A and M University - College Station

Submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.  Official transcripts are required from each post-secondary university or college attended.

　　Statement of purpose. Your statement of purpose should be no longer than 2 pages, double-spaced, and should focus on your academic experience and interests. We are primarily interested in details about your intellectual interests (what you would like to study and why), as well as any relevant details about your previous experience with performance and performance studies. Details about academic accomplishments such as publications, presentations at conferences, etc. should also be included.

　　– Official copies of all transcripts.

　　– Writing sample. Writing samples should be critical essays, 2500-4000 words, with no professor’s comments or grades. Writing samples should be carefully edited and proofread.

　　– Three letters of recommendation.

　　Curriculum vitae. Your c.v. should outline your academic background and accomplishments, including (if applicable) prizes, scholarships, conference presentations, and publications.

　　– GRE Scores. Unofficial scores can be uploaded into AIS.

　　GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (Subject to departmental approval), a GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (Subject to departmental approval).

　　TOEFL - 550 for paper-based testing (p-BT) or 80 internet-based testing (i-BT). A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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