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Master of Directing

Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Hands-on theatre training with a focus on directing alongside theatre history and literature.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Directing. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Theatre and entertainment industry
Graduate study

Curriculum

Core theatre courses (theatre history
Acting
Design
Stage management)
Six production credits
Theatre trips colloquium
Specialisation courses in directing
And a capstone (THEA 460). Students supervise box-office and shop work.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree
Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,365 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Merchiston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Department	Department of Directing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.