PostgraduateMaster of Fine Arts

Theatre Directing

Name: Theatre Directing
Price: 21700 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Essex

Loughton, England

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2 yearsDuration

£21,700Per Year (Intl)

£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the MFA (PG) Theatre Directing provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Loughton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. East 15 Acting School’s MA/MFA Theatre Directing is a unique and renowned course designed specifically for those who are already practicing as or who wish to establish themselves as professional theatre directors. It is open to emerging theatre directors from the UK and to students from around the world. Our teaching is driven by a wide range of leading directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. International tuition fees are £21,700 per year, home/UK fees are £17,850 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Stanislavskian Acting Methodology

Meyerhold and Biomechanics

Michael Chekhov

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Entry requirements UK entry requirements Our applicants need to undertake a successful interview, plus have a first degree with an overall 2.2, or equivalent or suitable life and/or professional expertise. International & EU entry requirements We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£43,400

Home Student Fee

£17,850

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Essex

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£20,000	£24,000	£30,000
3 years	£12,000	£17,000	£23,500
5 years	£17,500	£23,500	£30,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

4%Studying

20%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

43%Professional Jobs

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