Program Overview
The Theatre Directing at University of Essex is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 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 Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 13,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Loughton, United Kingdom
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
- [\'MA Theatre Directing Written Dissertation (optional)\', "MA Dissertation By Director\'s Production Workbook (optional)", \'Contemporary British Drama (optional)\', \'Brecht and His Influences (optional)\', \'The Techniques of Adaptation (optional)\', \'Collaboration with Designers (optional)\', \'Attachment (Assistant Director) (optional)\', \'Directing in Drama Schools/Universities (optional)\', \'The Artistic Director (optional)\', \'Independent Directing Project (optional)\', \'Theatre of the East (Field Study Option) (optional)\', \'Shakespeare (optional)\', \'Music Theatre (optional)\', \'Stanislavskian Acting Methodology (optional)\', \'Meyerhold and Biomechanics (optional)\', \'MFA Theatre Directing Written Dissertation (optional)\', "MFA Dissertation By Director\'s Production Workbook (optional)", \'MFA Theatre Directing Dissertation By Practical Project (optional)\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
UK entry requirements
The applicants need to undertake a successful audition or video audition, plus have a first degree of Upper Second Class or suitable previous life and/or professional expertise.
International & EU entry requirements
They 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 currently taking.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,050 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Essex 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 University of Essex
University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
University of Essex 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- Start Date 2018-10-04
- Language English
- Duration 12 months