MA
Media and Performance Studies
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Contact Information
Admission Requirements
Required Tests
TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants only)
Additional Requirements
TOEFL or IELTS (international applicants only)
Additional Requirements
- Acceptable undergraduate background in theatre arts or media arts
- Two analytical/critical writing samples of scholarly writing
- Three letters of recommendation
Program Requirements
This program is not accepting applications for fall 2022.
Requirements for Degree.
Requirements for Degree.
- Credit hours (32): 14 hours required courses, minimum 12 elective hours, and minimum 6 thesis hours (TMA 699R).
- Required courses: TMA 590R, 620, 651, 652, 668R.
- Elective courses: 12 hours of electives, chosen in consultation with the student's advisor and subject to approval of the department's graduate council. One or more of these may be additional TMA graduate seminars (TMA 590R).
- Thesis: The thesis must make a genuine contribution to body of knowledge and meet highest academic standards. Three kinds of thesis research will be accepted: (A) scholarly analysis of media and/or performance studies history, theory, or criticism; (B) research and strong creative achievement in media and/or performance studies; (C) qualitative research including action research.
- Examinations: (A) comprehensive written examination; (B) comprehensive oral examination; (C) oral defense of thesis.
Program Outcomes
Critical Analysis
Students will examine how text and performance or media structures construct social realities in different historical moments-including the present.
Research Methodologies
Students will select and implement appropriate research methodologies.
Original Research
Students will produce original research in their respective areas of academic interest.
Professional Development
Students will develop a variety of skills and materials that will prepare them for further graduate studies, teaching opportunities, limited production, and/or other performance-related work.
Students will examine how text and performance or media structures construct social realities in different historical moments-including the present.
Research Methodologies
Students will select and implement appropriate research methodologies.
Original Research
Students will produce original research in their respective areas of academic interest.
Professional Development
Students will develop a variety of skills and materials that will prepare them for further graduate studies, teaching opportunities, limited production, and/or other performance-related work.
Program Stats
Characteristics of Students from Past Academic Year
Total Students
13.0
International
2.0
Male
3.0
Female
10.0
LDS
12.0
BYU Undergraduate
4.0
Five Year Average of Graduated Students
Average Years to Degree
1.89
Graduated Per Year
18.2
GMAT Quantitative Percentile
67.5
Five Year Average of Admitted Students
Applied Per Year
5.2
Admitted Per Year
3.4
Percent Admitted
65.38
Average GPA
3.55
Courses and Faculty