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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Theatre Direction

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

East 15 Acting School’s MA/MFA Theatre Directing is a unique and renowned course designed specifically for those who are already practicing as or who wish to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.

It is open to emerging theatre directors from the UK and to students from around the world. Our teaching is driven by a wide range of leading directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. The program benefits from its close ties with the London theatre world, which provides training expertise of the highest calibre and the professional networks that are vital to launching a Theatre Directing career.

The MA runs for one year on a full-time basis and the MFA for 24 months. For MA study, you take four modules during three consecutive terms, followed by a three-month period of independent study, at the end of which you present a Director’s Production Workbook (or, alternatively, your MA Dissertation).

Modules

This module is designed to allow student opportunities to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of one aspect of the work of the programme. Students may commence work on the Dissertation provided that they have successfully completed 120 credits of taught postgraduate modules. The subject/title must be approved by the Head of Programme and must be specifically related to directing rather than theatre or drama in general. The written dissertation option will be approximately 12,000 words in length, double-spaced and typed. Two copies must be submitted by the due date which will be set by the Head of Programme.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£16,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£19,740

Entry requirements

Our applicants need to undertake a successful audition or video audition, plus have a first degree with an overall 2.2, or equivalent or suitable life and/or professional expertise.

University information

The University of Essex prides itself on being at the forefront of research innovation and global change. It is a learning institution that fosters a culture of boldness and curiosity, where creativity in academia is encouraged. At Essex, students are taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and research-intensive environment. Over the duration of its sixty-year history, Essex has met and exceeded expectations for success, winning...more

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