Kick-start your passion for directing and dramaturgy at UEA, with one of the UK’s longest-standing Master’s courses in Theatre Directing.

Based in the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, our MA Theatre Directing: Text and Production boasts a truly interdisciplinary approach. Whether you want to pursue a career as a theatre-maker, writer or director, or continue in academic research, this part-time course is for you.

Your tutors include acclaimed contemporary playwrights, working directors and acting specialists. You’ll learn lighting, sound and stage management fundamentals with our studio technical staff. You’ll be supported throughout the two years through one-to-one mentorship with the course director.

During your time at UEA, you’ll benefit from visiting professionals and theatre practitioners, creating an unparalleled balance of philosophical, technical and practical learning. You’ll also have opportunities for work-shadowing with regional and national companies and venues, which helps you gain a knowledge of production, management and funding processes. Your final dissertation could be a full production, a written research or creative project, or a combination of them, all supported by academic and technical staff.