University of East London - June Open Day
20 Jun 2026, 09:00
London
If you want to pursue a professional career as a theatre director, underpinned by a clear intellectual understanding of your practice, then our exceptional and practical MA course is ideally suited to you.
It provides an opportunity to develop your directing practice through an active engagement with critical thinking so that you will have the tools to become an independent creative artist in the industry.
The diversity of our student intake is our course's strength. It's open to those with professional as well as academic experience.
You will learn from and work with staff who are both academics and professional practitioners with industry knowledge.
You will study a broad range of approaches to performance-making from traditional text-based work to intercultural practice and contemporary devising.
We teach you at our purpose built, industry-standard performing arts studios in Stratford. Beyond the university, you will also have the opportunity to show your work in professional venues.
Choose a specific option to see funding information.
Course optionsDocklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Phone:0208 223 3333