Admission Requirements

• The department accepts applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in Drama and Theatre Criticism or its equivalent from relevant faculties and departments.

• Applicants with higher qualifications outside the field may be accepted, provided they have previously obtained a postgraduate diploma in one of the fields of drama or criticism.

• Passing the written exam or personal interview conducted by the department for applicants to the program.

• Fulfilling postgraduate requirements according to the regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities and the faculty’s postgraduate studies bylaws.

• The number of admitted students is determined annually by the department council in its July meeting each academic year.

Target Group

Egyptians – International students

Program Duration

Minimum: 2 years — Maximum: 5 years

Application Period

From the beginning of August until the end of the second week after the start of classes

Credit Hours

36 hours

Program Advantages

• The program is flexible academically, allowing students from different disciplines to join after meeting qualification requirements, enriching research with diverse backgrounds and expertise.

• It follows a rigorous academic system ensuring seriousness and scientific integrity, requiring course completion before thesis registration and allowing sufficient time for research preparation according to approved standards.

• It supports digital transformation in education and research by including modern topics such as digital theatre and the use of modern technologies in research and critical analysis.

• It aligns with contemporary trends in theatre studies through specialized courses such as contemporary drama trends, digital theatre, and experimental theatre trends, strengthening its relevance to global developments.

• It focuses on developing research and critical skills through courses in research methodologies, modern techniques, and specialized seminars in contemporary criticism and comparative drama.

• It addresses contemporary applied issues linked to cultural and artistic reality, such as Egyptian theatre issues, theatre and globalization challenges, and festival organization, connecting academic study with the cultural and artistic job market.

• It promotes comparative studies and cultural openness through courses in drama and criticism texts in European languages and comparative film studies.

• It prepares qualified academic and research professionals for careers in university teaching, scientific research, theatre criticism, and cultural management.

Skills Acquired by Graduates

Graduates will be able to: 

• Apply modern research methodologies to analyze theatrical and dramatic phenomena.

• Acquire critical and comparative analysis skills for theatrical texts and performances according to contemporary critical approaches.

• Use modern technologies and digital media in theatre studies.

• Analyze contemporary theatre issues and relate them to social, cultural, and intellectual transformations.

• Develop academic research skills, formulate research problems, and produce specialized studies.

• Read and analyze theatrical texts within diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.

• Develop planning, organizational, and cultural management skills, especially in organizing festivals and artistic events.

• Follow and critically evaluate modern trends in directing and digital theatre.

• Enhance presentation, academic discussion, and scholarly communication skills.

• Contribute to developing theatrical critical discourse and actively participate in academic and cultural institutions.

Contact Information

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Program website:

https://arts.asu.edu.eg/ar/page/74