MA Directing helps you build a portfolio of performance experiences as part of Bath Spa University’s diverse theatre productions. From developing small companies to managing large scale productions, and from classical to contemporary theatre, you’ll get a broad and advanced understanding of working in theatre today.

You’ll explore approaches to directing through seminars and practical work. Alongside this, you’ll develop an advanced understanding of actor training. We’ll be dedicated to your individual development. You’ll receive support through tutorials, and will embark on your own production work.

Assessments could include performances, essays, literature reviews, written documentation of work, presentations, portfolios, leading workshops, written evaluations, rehearsal and practice blogs, written dissertations, practical dissertation projects, and critical play reviews.

There’s a broad range of professional outcomes from this course and our graduates now work as: Performers, Lecturers, Researchers, Agents, Signed artists, Signed writers, Teachers, Therapists and Publishers. This course also provides an excellent grounding if you’re interested in going on to PhD study.