Next to the core module ‘Key Concepts and Methodologies in Theatre and Performance Studies’ you choose two of three disciplinary electives (Archiving Art, Theatre and Globalisation, Spectatorship and Education) in the first semester/year. In the second semester/year you choose from cross-disciplinary electives (Art and Activism, Music Theatre as a Laboratory) and the Practical Project.

You can tailor the programme to your own curiosities through a range of electives that cater to various topical and disciplinary interests:

• In Archiving Art, you are provided with the latest theoretical, historical as well as practical knowledge on archiving;
• In Theatre and Globalisation, you are familiarised with topical questions concerning the relationship of theatre and performance to the contemporary global moment;
• Spectatorship and Education: Researching Audiences focuses on field studies in spectatorship and theatre and education;
• Music Theatre as a Laboratory examines music theatre in the context of modernity;
• In Art and Activism, you are familiarised with the interrelations between performance, visual arts and activism.
• You can also join a Practical project, in which you work in a team of fellow students to stage a performance.

Tutorials offer you the opportunity to become intimately acquainted with specialist literature, research methods and current discussions in Theatre and Performance Studies. The exact content of a tutorial depends on your interests and study plan, as well as the expertise of the tutor.

Internships are not a structural part of the programme due to its short duration. However, in exceptional cases, internships are possible with prior consent from the Examination Committee.

The Master's thesis reports on independent research carried out by the student. The student follows an intensive group mentoring programme to develop their thesis ideas followed by individual supervision with a faculty member with the necessary expertise in the chosen area of interest. 

The programme involves informally organised visits to performances and festivals that happen throughout the year in Amsterdam.