Program Overview
The Theatre Directing at Birkbeck University of London is a MFA programme in Arts & Design over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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
- Course Induction (MFA Theatre Directing): Unit A
- The Director and Directing: Dissertation
- The Director and Production: Dissertation
- The Director and the Actor: Unit B
- The Director and the Author: Unit D
- The Director and the Designer: Unit E
- The Director and the Industry: Unit F
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Either a minimum second-class honours degree from a UK university (or a directly comparable qualification from a non-UK university), together with some significant experience of professional or professional-level theatre; or an undergraduate-\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0postgraduate-level diploma from a recognised UK drama school (or a directly comparable qualification from a non-UK drama school), together with some significant experience of professional or professional-level theatre (normally 3 years);\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0extensive professional experience.
Considerable importance will be attached to your ability to demonstrate commitment to professional theatre directing. If you are considered to be initially qualified, you will then be interviewed.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London 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 Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck is a public research university and a member of the University of London, located in the Bloomsbury area of central London, UK. It is particularly known for its flexible study model,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 60
