Admission and how to apply
Admission requirements
Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- Educational Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, minimum 180 ECTS credits) in one of the following fields according to ISCED 2013 classification:
- 01 Education (all areas)
- 02 Arts and Humanities (all areas)
- 0312 Political Sciences and Civics
- 0313 Psychology
- 0314 Sociology and Cultural Studies
- 0321 Journalism and Reporting
- 0915 Therapy and Rehabilitation
- 0921 Care of Elderly and Disabled Adults
- 0922 Childcare and Youth Services
- 0923 Social Work and Counselling
- Grading Requirement: Minimum average grade of C. Only applicants with a minimum average grade equivalent to C (“Good”) will meet the academic requirement for admission.
- English Proficiency: Proof of English language proficiency according to HVL standards.
See our Theatre SPACEs supplementary page for detailed information regarding admission, ranking and scholarships.
How to apply:
- Log in to Søknadsweb by choosing the log-in method relevant for you (international applicants are to use the method called "Login International Applicant")
- After completeting the registrations, choose the admission called "Erasmus Mundus Joint Master"
- Select the study programme from the list
- Click the "Add" button and "Submit application"
- After submitting your application you can upload your documents by clicking the tab called "My documents"
Why study Theatre SPACEs?
Theatre SPACEs will introduce you to theoretical and practical knowledge on the application of theatre in educational, community, cultural, and social contexts.
In this programme, you will study in different countries over the course of two years:
- 1st and 2nd semester: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Bergen, Norway
- July between 2nd and 3rd semester: Summer School at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- 3rd semester: University of Arts, Târgu Mureș, Romania
- 4th semester: Online sessions cordinated by Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Theatre SPACEs will offer much more than just a Master degree: it will be an extensive cultural journey. During the final semester, you can complete your Master project anywhere in the world.
What you will learn
Theatre in Contexts is a recent term used to describe a variety of performative practices that aim to contribute to societal, pedagogical or community change. Such performative practices usually
- Involve non-professionals (e.g. citizens, pupils, community members, substance users, activists, etc.);
- Occur in non-conventional theatre spaces (e.g. hospitals, schools, public squares, prisons and museums);
- Focus on topics relevant to the given community (e.g. poverty, bullying, inequalities and climate change);
- Contain a specific changemaking objective (e.g. communicating with decision-makers, developing competencies, including minorities, sharing personal stories with the wider community, etc.).
Theatre SPACEs is offered by the collaboration of five universities
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (coordinator),
- Trinity College Dublin,
- University of Arts, Târgu Mureș,
- University of Hamburg (associated partner)
- The Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (associated partner).
Teaching will be based on participatory learning, field visits, group projects, elective courses, artistic research, and longer-term fieldwork with labour market partners worldwide. The programme also has a strong academic and theoretical component, qualifying dedicated students to enrol on a PhD programme and continue their academic career in research.
Who can apply
This Master programme is open to applicants from any country in the world.
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree in one of the following subjects:
- Education (all areas)
- Arts and humanities (all areas)
- Political sciences and civics
- Psychology
- Sociology and cultural studies
- Journalism and reporting
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Care of the elderly and disabled adults
- Childcare and youth services
- Social work and counselling
Applicants must also submit a proof of English language proficiency.
The best candidates will be awarded a scholarship. The EMJM scholarship is €1,400/month for 24 months, and is meant to help cover travel, visa and living expenses during your Master programme.
For more details, please check the admission criteria above.
What kind of jobs will you be prepared for?
After completing the Master programme, you will have many career opportunities.
- In social and health contexts, you could work in hospitals, refugee centres, care homes, or NGOs as a practitioner using theatre for wellbeing, rehabilitation, or inclusion.
- In cultural contexts, you could create participatory and educational programmes in theatres, museums, libraries, or galleries, or design community-focused performances in public spaces.
- In community contexts, you could collaborate with youth groups, women’s organisations, charities, or environmental associations, using applied theatre to inspire dialogue and change.
- In educational contexts, you will be prepared to work in schools, youth theatres, or nonformal education centres, facilitating creative learning for children, young people, and diverse communities.
This Master programme provides you with the skills and knowledge to combine your passion for theatre with meaningful work that enriches lives and communities.
You will find additional information at the Theatre SPACEs website.
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