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PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Theatre Directing

University of East London
Newham, England
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2 yearsDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by University of East London, the MFA (PG) Theatre Directing provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Directing Theory and Practice
Contemporary Performance Analysis
Devising and Experimental Theatre
Intercultural Performance and Global Aesthetics
Text-Based Directing and Script Analysis
Directing Actors and Collaborative Process
Professional Theatre Production and Industry Practice
Advanced Directing Project and Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.566
PTE Academic64

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

87%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
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