MFA Theatre Directing
University of Essex
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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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East 15 Acting School, Loughton

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2 years

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MFA - Master of Fine Art

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East 15 Acting School, Loughton

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East 15 Acting School’s MFA Theatre Directing is a unique and renowned course designed specifically for those who are already practicing as or who wish to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.It is open to emerging theatre directors from the UK and to students from around the world. Our teaching is driven by a wide range of leading directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. The program benefits from its close ties with the London theatre world, which ...Read more

East 15 Acting School’s MFA Theatre Directing is a unique and renowned course designed specifically for those who are already practicing as or who wish to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.

It is open to emerging theatre directors from the UK and to students from around the world. Our teaching is driven by a wide range of leading directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas. The program benefits from its close ties with the London theatre world, which provides training expertise of the highest calibre and the professional networks that are vital to launching a Theatre Directing career.

For the MFA, running over 24 months, you take eight modules during six consecutive terms, followed by independent study that results in a fully resourced practical project at one of East 15’s theatre performance spaces or in a London theatre venue (or, alternatively, an MFA Dissertation).

Your future

Former students now work as professional freelance directors, run companies and venues as Artistic Directors or teach directing in universities and conservatoires around the world.

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35/101
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27th
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30th
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03 Mar 23

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Entry requirements

Applicants need to undertake a successful interview, plus have a first degree of Upper Second Class or suitable previous life and/or professional expertise.

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£16,200 per year

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Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £230. Equipment lists are reviewed annually.

£19,740 per year

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Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £230. Equipment lists are reviewed annually.

£19,740 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £230. Equipment lists are reviewed annually.

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