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Master of Theatre Directing

University of East London

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of East London campus

About the program

A professional master's in directing contemporary theatre.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop graduate-level understanding of Theatre Directing. Apply critical analysis
  • evidence-based reasoning
  • and clear communication to the disciplinary topics covered by the program. Specific competencies depend on completed modules
  • projects
  • or research options.

Career outcomes

  • Potential pathways include subject-related research
  • Academic study
  • And specialist project roles connected to Theatre Directing. Eligibility depends on experience and employer requirements.

Curriculum

  • Thirty-nine units: research methods in theatre and performance studies
  • selected topics in theatre studies
  • dramaturgy
  • theory of performance
  • productions I
  • II and III
  • formal pre-production analysis
  • a final production and graduate seminar I
  • with directing practice at the centre.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry after Level 3 study (A levels
  • BTEC
  • IB or equivalent)
  • Standard offer 112 UCAS points on the course page
  • GCSE-level English and mathematics
  • Integrated master's
  • Not a postgraduate-entry degree.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree, Minimum UK 2:2 or international equivalent from a recognised institution (some courses need a subject-specific degree).

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements
  2. English test score and deadline on the course page and the international entry requirements page. Apply direct from the UEL site (free of charge)
  3. Through UCAS
  4. or Common App for North American undergraduates. Check your email or UCAS portal for the offer. Accept through the Applicant Portal and pay the tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer) or submit a sponsor guarantee letter. Complete any further assessment and receive your CAS. Apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds. Attend induction week.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,620 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,750 GBP

Program details

CampusStratford Campus, University Square Stratford, London E15 1NF
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts and Creative Industries
DepartmentMusic, Writing & Performance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteThe university offers international scholarships commonly ranging from 500 to 5000 GBP. Eligibility depends on course, Campus, Fee status, and conditions of the current award cycle.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.