MFA Directing for Stage and Screen: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of East London, UK

MFA Directing for Stage and Screen

UK

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What will I learn?

Directing for Stage and Screen is for those who have a passion for directing for both the live theatre and for onscreen film and television as well those wishing to develop audio-visual elements for the live performance context.We offer this course at both MA and MFA the MA is one year and the MFA requires a second year of further study. Please choose which qualification you would like to apply for by selecting your choice at the apply button.The MFA / MA Directing for Stage and Screen course takes a practice-based approach as it explores different stage and film directing methodologies - Realism, Narrative Cinema, Moving Image, Contemporary Devising and Screenwriting. You will gain the skills needed to become a creative and innovative Director in Film and Theatre with the opportunity to experiment and learn your craft taking your ideas from concept to realisation on the stage or screen.This programme will equip you for a range of careers in the creative industries or as a platform for progression to PhD study. You will gain the skills, understanding and knowledge to develop an innovative practice as a Film or Theatre Director, Playwright or Screenwriter and an Independent Creative Producer. You will also develop a pathway to PhD study which can incorporate your practice as a focus of study.

Which department am I in?

University of East London

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£13,850.00 (15,09,043) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University Square Stratford

1 Salway Road,

London,

Greater London,

E15 1NF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£13,850.00 (15,09,043) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University Square Stratford

1 Salway Road,

London,

Greater London,

E15 1NF, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have minimum 2.1 Honours in Theatre/Performance studies or related subject. We would normally expect you to have Grade 4 / C in GCSE English and Maths. All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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