Programmes

Overview of Programmes

The School of Performing Arts offers degree programmes in the areas of Dance Studies, Music and Theatre Arts. All three disciplines offer graduate and undergraduate programmes.

With the exception of Theatre Arts Department, the non- degree diploma programme is offered by the Departments of Music and Dance Studies. The Music Department offers doctoral degrees for prospective students.

The School of Performing Arts combines the three disciplines of Theatre Arts, Music and Dance Studies in the training of Middle and Management level staff of several establishments in Ghana and indeed internationally. It continues to play this role among other obligations and commitments

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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

MA Programme – School of Performing Arts

The School of Performing Arts offers MA programmes in Theatre Arts, Dance Studies, and Music, designed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of the performing arts through advanced coursework and research.

The MA in Theatre Arts provides training in areas such as acting, directing, playwriting, theatre for development, and performance studies. Click for Programme Details

The MA in Dance Studies focuses on choreography, dance theory, performance practice, and African dance traditions. Click for Programme Details

The MA in Music offers specialization in ethnomusicology, music theory, performance, and composition. Click for Programme Details

These programmes blend theoretical study with practical exploration, preparing graduates for careers in education, research, performance, and the creative industries.

Module: Regular, Evening and Weekend

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

MPhil Programme – School of Performing Arts

The School of Performing Arts offers MPhil programmes in Theatre Arts, Dance Studies, and Music, tailored for students seeking advanced academic training and research opportunities in the performing arts.

The MPhil in Theatre Arts focuses on areas such as directing, playwriting, applied theatre, performance studies, and African theatre traditions. Click for programme details

The MPhil in Dance Studies emphasizes choreography, dance ethnography, performance analysis, and the preservation of African dance forms.  Click for Programme Details 

The MPhil in Music covers ethnomusicology, music theory, composition, performance, and research in both African and global music traditions. Click for Programme Details

These programmes combine coursework with independent research, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and critical perspectives needed to pursue academic, professional, and cultural leadership roles in the performing arts.

Module: Regular, Evening and Weekend