Your postgraduate Shakespeare Institute offer holder hub

Discover your dedicated Shakespeare hub where you'll find important information about your course before you start.

Congratulations on your offer to study at the University of Birmingham!

Congratulations from Ellie Dobson, Director of Admissions for the College of Arts and Law

Collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company

You can gain insights into a globally recognised theatre company through our partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). You’ll access practical workshops with professionals to deepen your understanding of theatre and performances of Shakespeare.

Take advantage of the exciting collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company

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    Explore your module choices

    Find out what modules you can study as part of your degree. When it's time to choose your modules you will be sent a separate email.

    Module handbook
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    Accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon

    The Shakespeare Institute doesn't have its own accommodation. However, there are lots of accommodation options in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you're studying a campus-based programme, we can help you find somewhere to live.

    Accommodation in Stratford
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    Study via distance learning

    Our MA Shakespeare distance learning students receive just as much support as students studying at The Shakespeare Institute. As a distance learner, you'll connect with your peers and academic staff through our Virtual Learning Environment. There's also hybrid extracurricular activities on offer, including the Shakespeare Institute's Thursday Seminar series.

    Distance learning information