By the end of this course, you will have an enhanced understanding of the tasks and responsibilities of a director, and developed your abilily to work with actors and space. You will also have gained experience in working through the research and preparation necessary to direct a piece of theatre, and have the ability to research and articulate an extended analytic discussion of theatre directing.
Our graduates have started careers in professional theatre, film and television as well as training and education. If you come to the end of the course and find yourself curious about an area of study – or want to take your dissertation topic further – the MA is a perfect grounding for a PhD, which may be fully written or include a practice-based component.
The department gives you access to other creative areas of study like dance, media and art. Part of our reputation as a creative campus comes from this cross-pollination of studies and disciplines, so you'll have a good chance to push into those fields and gain knowledge of theatres and the performance scene in London and beyond. You'll leave the MA able to navigate an intense and growing field with credibility and creativity.
Home (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £12,500
EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £24,000
Other essential costs***: TBC
How do I pay for it? Find out more about funding options, including loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries.
and ** These tuition fees apply to students starting their course on a full-time basis in the academic year 2027/28. Students studying on the standard part-time course structure over two years are charged 50% of the full-time applicable fee for each study year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually. For further information, see fees and funding.
* These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2027/28 academic year and are included as a guide. Refers to specific individual items of £50 or more, and excludes accommodation, commuting, food, books/other learning materials and printing costs.
David Bullen Lecturer in Drama & Theatre
Realise your potential as a creative director who can innovate and shape future theatre with the MA in Theatre Directing at Royal Holloway. Study alongside Katie Mitchell OBE, one of the world’s foremost directors. Build hands-on directing skills and learn practical techniques for conceiving and rehearsing productions rooted in the Stanislavskian tradition. And combine that practical work with critical thinking and collaboration skills that will make you a better artist, ready to succeed in this competitive industry. You’ll be based in a department known for its wide range of research specialisms. Explore how theatre can respond to and shape a rapidly changing world. Kick off your training with an exciting five-day intensive led by Katie Mitchell You’ll not only learn practical directing tools through live exercises, you’ll also receive mentoring from working practitioners in the field Dive into specialisms like immersive theatre, Black British theatre, sustainability, ancient Greek drama, Japanese Noh, and Shakespeare Collaborate with actors, writers, designers, and creatives in a department that champions experimentation and innovation Throughout the course, you'll be supported in securing placements and internships that develop your voice as a bold theatre-maker. You’ll graduate with a portfolio showcasing your artistic vision, ready to direct with confidence and make your mark in the creative industries. You must be available for the intensive beginning on 13 September 2027 . We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 438 位 | 埃塞克斯大学University of Essex | 1年 | 22800英镑/年 |