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MA Theatre Directing

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    East 15 Acting School, Loughton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA Theatre Directing is designed for practicing or aspiring directors seeking to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.The course brings together a diverse mix of emerging theatre directors from the UK and around the world, under the guidance of experienced directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. With strong ties to the London theatre world, you'll have access to top-tier training as well as invaluable professional networks needed to build a successful career in directing theatre.The MA is a one-year, full-time programme. You'll undertake four modules over three terms, followed by a three-month period of independent study, at the end of which you'll present a Director's Production Workbook (or your MA Dissertation). You'll have the option to choose four modules from a range of seven to eight which we offer in a year. While the menu of modules varies from year to year, they cover a diverse range of directorial practices such as Shakespeare, Contemporary British Drama, Comedy, Musical Theatre and Opera, Physical Theatre, and much more.We also run some modules overseas, most recently in Poland with the legendary Song of the Goat Theatre Company, and in Bali, involving specialist practical study in an alternative cultural environment.

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    17th out of 96 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    130 70%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    16th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.40 85%

    7th

    2

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