If you want to pursue a professional career as a theatre director, underpinned by a clear intellectual understanding of your practice, then our exceptional and practical MA course is ideally suited to you.It provides an opportunity to develop your directing practice through an active engagement with critical thinking so that you will have the tools to become an independent creative artist in the industry. The diversity of our student intake is our course's strength. It's open to those with professional as well as academic experience.
As well as taking part in master classes by visiting professional artists, you will learn from and work with staff who are both academics and professional practitioners with industry knowledge. You will study a broad range of approaches to performance-making from traditional text-based work to intercultural and digital performance and contemporary devising. We teach you at our brand new performing arts building in Stratford with its industry-standard studios and theatre production spaces. Beyond the university, you will also have the opportunity to show your work in professional venues. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject
We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths
All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview.
Admission to the programme is by interview. Special provision is made for international students who are unable to come to the UK for an interview. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Interview required. |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.