The drama department is unique because of its practical approach. Academic focus is on seminars, studio time, essay writing, practical training and experience, and experimental theater. Students may pursue a Master's degree in Theater Practice including mask making, play-writing, acting, dance, and set design. The faculty is willing to accommodate a student's specific interest. Students may also pursue a Masters in Staging Shakespeare, a program that focuses on inventive and original interpretation of Shakespeare's texts.
Students write a conventional dissertation.
Additionally, students may pursue a Masters in Applied Drama, a program that focuses on using theater and drama in non-traditional venues and contexts, especially with a focus on the community, using drama as a vehicle for social intervention in hospitals, or educational settings, for example. The University of Exeter has formal relationships with the Royal Shakespeare Theater and the New Globe Theatre in London. The former offers educational programs open to graduate students and, in addition, students may opt to pursue performing their work at the latter venue. Housing and Meals Exeter guarantees housing in University accommodation to international students. The University has invested in quality student accommodation and now has more than 4,000 places available.