Masters in Performance Arts

Program Overview

The MA in Performing Arts empowers the next generation of creative leaders to explore, analyze, and shape the future of performance.

• Bridging Heritage and Innovation: Grounded in performance theory and cultural analysis, the program invites you to engage deeply with traditional Saudi performing arts while placing them in dynamic conversation with global contemporary practices.
• Tailored Pathways: In our supportive, student-centered environment, you can design your own trajectory—whether your focus is critical research, creative practice, or a blend of both.
• Learning by Doing: We champion practice-based research, allowing you to explore big ideas through creating, doing, and reflecting, alongside rigorous academic writing.

Your Future: By integrating theory, practice, and industry awareness, this program prepares you to thrive in the evolving cultural sector as a researcher, practitioner, critic, educator, or cultural leader.
 

 The program includes

• History of Traditional Arts
• Performance Arts Theory
• Performance Art : Research Methods and Skills
• The Future of the Performing Arts - Trends, Technologies & Innovation
• Personal Creative Development
• Dance Anthropology
• Performance Arts Criticism

Program Objectives

• Apply advanced performing arts theories and concepts to critical analysis and interpretation.
• Relate historical and cultural contexts of performing arts to contemporary developments.
• Execute robust research methodologies, including practice-based research design.
• Analyze performance works using structured methodological frameworks.
• Synthesize theory and practice through integrated research or creative projects.

Career Opportunities

• Researcher in Performing Arts
• Lecturer in Performing Arts
• Performing Arts Teacher
• Performance Practitioner
• Cultural Program and Initiatives Specialist
• Cultural Events and Festivals Specialist
  
   

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts, Theatre, History, Literature, Sociology, Media, Heritage, or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 (or 2.5/4), or a degree in another field with at least two years of relevant experience
• Submission of an updated CV
• Submission of a portfolio (if available)
• Successful completion of a personal interview
• Submission of two academic or professional recommendation letters
• Commitment to full-time study, with employer approval if applicable