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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Directing

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£20,540Per Year (Intl)
£6,170Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

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

Directorial Vision and Interpretation
Actor Direction and Performance Coaching
Contemporary Play Analysis and Direction
Classical Text in Modern Context
Collaborative Playmaking and New Work Development
Staging and Spatial Design
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
Directorial Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,540

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£41,080

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Edinburgh Napier University

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