Master of Arts [M.A] [Theatre Directing] From Birkbeck, University of London

Academic Eligibility:

• Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
• Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
• Students need a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above from a UK university (or a directly comparable qualification from a non-UK university), together with some significant experience of professional or professional-level theatre

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

• Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
• Students with an undergraduate- or postgraduate-level diploma from a recognised UK drama school (or a directly comparable qualification from a non-UK drama school), together with some significant experience of professional or professional-level theatre (normally three years); or extensive professional experience.
• Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Many graduates have directed at regional theatres, including Sheffield Theatres, the Royal Exchange Manchester, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse, and many have assisted on productions at the RSC, the National Theatre, the Globe, the Old Vic, the Young Vic and in the West End.

Possible professions include theatre director, artistic director, associate director, opera director, theatre producer, literary manager and dramaturg. 

career options include:

• Drama coach
• Special effects designer
• Talent manager
• Arts administrator
• Computer design specialist