| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Full-time | 12 months | September | GBP 8750 | GBP 10250 |
| MFA | Full-time | 20 months | September | GBP 7 per Year One | GBP 8 per Year One |
| MA | Modular | 2 - 5 years | September | find out | find out |
| MFA | Modular | 2 - 5 years | September | GBP 8450 | GBP 8450 |
About MA/MFA Theatre Directing
This is a unique course designed specifically for students who already are or wish to become professional theatre directors. It is one of the most established directing courses in the U.K, with a mixture of workshops, projects and dialogues with visiting directors. MA/MFA Theatre Directing is open to students from around the world and students can also study individual modules, lasting approximately six weeks each. East 15 runs some modules overseas, most recently in Moscow, Thailand and Bali, involving specialist practical study in another cultural environment. Teaching is by a wide range of leading experienced directors and professional practitioners from the UK and overseas.
The MA runs for one year on a full-time basis and the MFA for 20 months. The MA/MFA is available part-time (maximum five years) and as short modules. Full-time students take four consecutive modules, followed by a three-month period of independent study at the end of which they present their dissertation or director’s workbook (MA) or take eight consecutive modules followed by a final production or written dissertation (MFA).
Part-time students can take any number of modules in a given term. Students will have the opportunity to select modules from a menu offered each academic year, from subjects including Shakespeare, Contemporary British Drama, Comedy, Musical Theatre and Opera, Physical Theatre, Techniques of Adaptation, Improvisation and Devising Techniques, Collaboration with Designers, The Artistic Director and Attachment (Assistant Director). Please note that not all modules are offered every year.
The MA/MFA in Theatre Directing at East 15; Is uniquely International Taught by leading industry professionals Modular in structure, giving students choice over which modules to take and when to take them A safe and encouraging environment to develop as a theatre artist Allows for regular collaboration with students from other courses at one of the UK's leading conservatoire
Applicant Information
MA/MFA Theatre Directing is open to applicants with a background in theatre directing or related fields and is specifically tailored to students seeking professional development in this area. It allows both intensive full-time study and part-time study with periods away for professional work.
The second year
MFA students take a second year in which they undertake a further selection of four modules and produce a written dissertation or practical directing project at one of East 15’s theatre spaces or a London theatre.
After East 15
Graduating students will direct professionally, function as artistic directors or teach directing in universities and conservatoires across the world.
Contact East 15 Acting School to find course entry requirements.
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Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom
As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at East 15 Acting School. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.
