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University of East London
MA Theatre Directing
University of East London

MA Theatre Directing

UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Theatre Direction

Course Summary

If you want to pursue a professional career as a theatre director, underpinned by a clear intellectual understanding of your practice, then our exceptional and practical MA course is ideally suited to you. It provides an opportunity to develop your directing practice through an active engagement with critical thinking so that you will have the tools to become an independent creative artist in the industry.The diversity of our student intake is our course's strength. It's open to those with professional as well as academic experience.As well as taking part in master classes by visiting professional artists, you will learn from and work with staff who are both academics and professional practitioners with industry knowledge.The work you will be doing with theatre professionals and the constructive help and advice you will receive from professional actors throughout your course is all geared towards helping you establish yourself in the industry.Your final degree show will act as your showcase to attract agents and develop your professional networks. By having your own mentor in the last six months of your course, you will not only gain important insight and advice about the technical aspects of acting but you will receive invaluable help in developing important contacts. Because our Staging Performance module is mentored by a theatre company, this could also open doors to performing your own work. It certainly has for previous students.

Modules

Contemporary Performance Making - Core
This module will introduce you to the field of contemporary performance practices and methodologies. Throughout the term, you will explore a range theoretical and practical skills required to conceive, devise and produce a collaborative performance. Indicative topics of study include: interdisciplinary composition; participatory and immersive practices; site specific/responsive performance; and digital performance.
Devised Project - Core
Director and the Text - Core
Mental Wealth: Professional Life - Performance Praxis - Core
Performance Platform - Core
Research Methods in Creative Practice - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,980

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,620

Entry requirements

Students need to have minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject; We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview

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At the University of East London (UEL), 92% of research is recognised as world-leading, internationally excellent, or internationally recognised (REF 2021). Plus, £250,000 is awarded each year for postgraduate scholarships, providing a 50% discount on taught postgraduate tuition fees. The university is based across three campuses in the thriving area of East London. Stratford has the Olympic Park on its doorstep while Docklands campus has its...more

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