Program Overview
The Theatre Directing at Temple University is a MA programme in Arts & Design 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 arts & design. 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 Theatre 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 1,249 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 933 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Philadelphia, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Directing programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Scene Analysis for Writers and Directors
- Acting I (graduate level)
- Vocal Production for the Actor II
- Directing Practicum II (six terms)
- Dramaturgy
- Seminar in Dramatic Literature
- Visual History I
- Visual History II
- Costume Design II
- Hist Mod Scenic Design
- Dance for the Actor VI (LeCoq Technique)
- Project in Acting
- Projects in Directing II (six terms)
- Seminar in Lighting I
- Projects in Playwriting
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements
- 3 Letters of Reference
- Coursework Required for Admission Consideration: Coursework in Theater, typically completed as part of an undergraduate major in Theater, is required.
- Bachelor\'s Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: The B.A. in Theater or B.F.A. degree in Acting, Design, or Directing is preferred.
- Statement of Goals: Introduce yourself in approximately 500 words by relaying your relevant experience, values, and areas of interest. Proper essay form should be used, but it may be in a personal style.
- Standardized Test Scores:
TOEFL score: 79 iBT or 550 PBT minimum
- Interview: The applicant meets with appropriate faculty, either through URTA at audition sites in New York and Chicago or on Temple University\'s Main Campus.
- Resume: Current resume required
- Other: In addition to a baccalaureate degree, applicants must have a body of professional or semi-professional experience in Directing.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,249 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 933 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,249 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 933 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Temple 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 Temple University
Temple University
Philadelphia, United States
public research university in Philadelphia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
