Theatre Directing MA
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
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. You will learn from and work with staff who are both academics and professional practitioners with industry knowledge. You will study a broad range of approaches to performance-making from traditional text-based work to intercultural practice and contemporary devising.
We teach you at our purpose built, industry-standard performing arts studios in Stratford. Beyond the university, you will also have the opportunity to show your work in professional venues.
Key highlights
- Develops directing practice through active engagement with critical thinking
- Taught by academics who are also professional practitioners
- Covers text-based work, intercultural practice and contemporary devising
- Purpose-built, industry-standard performing arts studios in Stratford
- Opportunities to show your work in professional venues
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Theatre/Performance; or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
If you are starting your postgraduate course in academic year, you can save 5 per cent on your course fees by paying them in full.
Careers this course leads to
- Theatre director
- Assistant director
- Associate director
- Theatre maker
- Artistic director
- Drama workshop leader
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10980 per year | International: £10980 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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