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MFA Theatre Directing

University of East London

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MFA - Master of Fine Art

  • Location

    University Square Stratford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

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.

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.

You will study a broad range of approaches to performance-making from traditional text-based work to intercultural and digital performance and contemporary devising.

We teach you at our brand new performing arts building in Stratford with its industry-standard studios and theatre production spaces. Beyond the university, you will also have the opportunity to show your work in professional venues.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 12,850per 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 East London

University of East London

  • University League Table

    125th

  • Campus address

    University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, Newham, E16 2RD, England

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One of the few universities in London with on-campus accommodation. Accommodation boasts beautiful waterfront views, and each student gets their own en-suite.
Diversity and inclusion are at the core of the University of East London. UEL is home to more than 36,000 students representing over 160 nationalities.
Location: London offers great cultural richness including world-class museums and art galleries, and career opportunities across all industries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    83rd out of 95 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    124 63%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    70th

    40

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    21st

    14

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