
Course Overview
The MFA (PG) Directing at Edinburgh Napier University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about shaping public narratives. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course has been launched to extend a great opportunity for trainee directors. Working in the heart of the festival city, there will be time to work with actors on all years of the BA Acting & English and the BA Acting for Stage & Screen courses. You'll be working on contemporary and classic texts and alongside trainee playwrights to create new work. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,540
per year
Home Student Fee
£6,170
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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