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Congratulations on your offer to study at the University of Birmingham!
Our collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Shakespeare Institute students access exclusive behind-the-scenes insights through our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
I have encountered so many new ways of looking at theatre studies and the creative work of putting theatre together. It has been an honour to work with incredible professionals from the RSC – the opportunity of a lifetime!
Student stories - learning from the RSC
Playwriting workshop with the Royal Shakespeare Company
MA Shakespeare and Creativity student Emma shares what she's learnt from a writing workshop with award-winning writer Brad Birch.
Shakespeare students collaborate with the RSC for Warm Hub sessions
Discover how MA Shakespeare and Creativity students help local communities explore Shakespeare at local Warm Hub sessions.
Shakespeare Thursday Seminar with RSC Co-Artistic Directors
Rachel shares her insights from a Shakespeare Institute Thursday seminar.
Living in Stratford-upon-Avon
Accommodation optionsWe recommend our campus MA students live in Stratford-upon-Avon so you can take part in all the activities at the Shakespeare Institute. With lots of accommodation options available, we can help you find somewhere to live.
Considering a house-share? Connect with other Shakespeare offer-holders and find your future flat mates.
Over 600 courses. One community.
Meet your future classmates through our Unibuddy community. Build your connections early.
Distance learning at the Shakespeare Institute
From Shakespeare's home to yours. Connect with your course-mates and with our academic staff via our Virtual Learning Environment.
You'll access digital resources from the Shakespeare Institute Library and can attend hybrid sessions.
The Thursday seminars are available to watch online. These cover a wide range of subjects, all related to Shakespeare in one way or another.
Career opportunities
Graduate stories: Frankie
Read Frankie's graduate storyFrankie studied MA Shakespeare and now works as the Volunteer Officer for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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