Program Overview
The Directing at Yale University is a MA programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Directing programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: New Haven, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Directing programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Survey of Theater and Drama
- The Collaborative Process
- New Play Lab
- Acting I
- Voice I
- Writing for the Ensemble
- Managing the Production Process
- Actor-Director Lab
- Directing Practicum
- Theatrical Adaptation
- Stage Combat I
- Introduction to Lighting Design
- Acting II
- Costume Design: Impulse and Approach
- Designers and Directors Workshop I
- Designers and Directors Workshop II
- Directing Lab on Greek Tragedy
- Directing Practicum
- The Choreographic Imagination
- Third-Year Directing
- The Director\x92s Thesis
- Visual Storytelling
- Directing Practicum
- Bridge to the Profession
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An applicant to the Directing department should submit an application that includes a resum\xc3\xa9, statement of purpose, three professional letters of recommendation, and an academic transcript. The resum\xc3\xa9 should list plays directed, roles played, and any other artistically significant experiences and accomplishments.
An applicant is considered for an interview only if the resum\xc3\xa9 indicates two years or more of professional directing experience since college graduation, although in rare cases exceptions may be made.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 29,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Yale University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Yale University
Yale University
New Haven, United States
Yale University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months