Performing Arts as Critical Practice
The Master of Arts in Performing Arts as Critical Practice (Music Performance) is a two-year, full-time on-campus program that integrates artistic performance with critical and reflective approaches to contemporary performing arts. The program focuses on developing advanced performance skills while encouraging students to question, analyze, and reinterpret artistic practices within cultural, social, and theoretical contexts. It combines studio-based practice, collaborative projects, and critical research to expand artistic expression and conceptual thinking.
Graduates are well-prepared for careers as professional performers, contemporary artists, and artistic researchers within performing arts institutions, cultural organizations, and independent creative fields. The program emphasizes strong artistic experimentation and critical performance practice, equipping students with the creative and intellectual tools needed to develop innovative artistic work in the global performing arts scene.
Key Facts
Key Facts
- Program Title: Performing Arts as Critical Practice
- Degree Type: Master of Arts
- Duration: 2 years
- Mode of Study: Full-time, On Campus
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2027
- Location: Lund University, Sweden
- Field of Study: Music Performance
- Language of Instruction: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations in Performing Arts and Theory
- Introduction to Performing Arts and Theory
- The Role of Performance in Society
- Techniques in Critical Performance Analysis
Semester 2 – Advanced Performance and Practice
- Performance Theory and Cultural Contexts
- Advanced Performance Techniques
- Research Methods in Performing Arts
Semester 3 – Specialization and Applied Research
- Applied Theatre and Performance Projects
- Performance as Activism and Advocacy
- Research Project / Fieldwork
Semester 4 – Master’s Thesis and Final Project
- Independent Research / Thesis
- Performance and Cultural Critique
- Presentation & Academic Portfolio
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Performing Arts as Critical Practice Master’s program are highly sought after in performance arts research, theater production, and cultural criticism. With expertise in performance theory, critical practice, and artistic production, graduates can pursue roles as theater directors, performance artists, cultural critics, or educators. The growing global interest in the intersection of art and social practice ensures strong career prospects in cultural organizations, theaters, and academic institutions.
Why Choose This Program
Performing Arts as Critical Practice program focuses on performance theory, artistic expression, and cultural critique. Students will explore the relationship between performance art and social issues, developing the skills to analyze and create innovative artistic practices. The program prepares graduates for careers in the performing arts and cultural criticism, equipping them to contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the arts in society.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +46 46 222 00 00
Email: info@lu.se
Address: Lund University, Paradisgatan 2, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
