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Edinburgh Napier University
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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Merchiston Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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2 Years

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-26

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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Merchiston Campus

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Start date

SEP-26

Duration

2 Years

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Course info

This course has been launched to extend a great opportunity for trainee directors.Working in the heart of the festival city, there will be time to work with actors on all years of the BA Acting & English and the BA Acting for Stage & Screen courses.Youll be working on contemporary and classic texts and alongside trainee playwrights to create new work. Youll have dedicated industry-recognised mentors providing support throughout your training time and you’ll be studying in one of the most ...Read more

This course has been launched to extend a great opportunity for trainee directors.Working in the heart of the festival city, there will be time to work with actors on all years of the BA Acting & English and the BA Acting for Stage & Screen courses.You'll be working on contemporary and classic texts and alongside trainee playwrights to create new work. You'll have dedicated industry-recognised mentors providing support throughout your training time and you’ll be studying in one of the most culturally-vibrant cities in the world.The two-year duration gives you time to truly develop skills and creativity, and also allows you to network and build relationships with actors and writers who can make an impact on your career after you graduate.

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20/279
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15th
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96th

Modules

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above, preferably with a background in Drama or Humanities. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£6,170 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£6,170 per year

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Students from England

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£6,170 per year

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Students from Wales

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£6,170 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£20,540 per year

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Students from EU

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£20,540 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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Uni info

Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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