The Master’s Studies in Directing at Uniarts Helsinki is a two-year program designed to cultivate reflective and independent directors. The curriculum emphasizes both solo and collaborative artistic work, encouraging students to develop their unique artistic expression in relation to society and evolving artistic perspectives.

Key Features:

• Collaborative Opportunities: Engage with various degree programs within the Theatre Academy and the Performing Arts Research Centre (Tutke), fostering interdisciplinary learning and artistic exploration.

• Flexible Curriculum: The program offers considerable freedom, allowing students to undertake professional traineeships, pursue optional studies, or initiate personal projects tailored to their artistic interests.

• Expert Faculty: Instruction is provided by experienced professionals, supplemented by guest lecturers from Finland and abroad, ensuring exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in directing.

• Doctoral Pathways: Graduates are eligible to pursue doctoral studies, such as the Doctor of Arts (Theatre and Drama) degree, through the Performing Arts Research Centre (Tutke).

This program is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their directing skills and engage critically with contemporary theatre practices.

For more information, visit the Apply to Master’s Studies in Directing page.