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MFA Directing at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This course extends a great opportunity for trainee directors. Working in the heart of the festival city of Edinburgh, you will have time to work with actors on all years of our BA Acting & English and BA Acting for Stage & Screen courses. You'll work on contemporary and classic texts and alongside trainee playwrights to create new work.

Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above, with a background in Drama or Humanities. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,170 a year (2026/27). Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 20,540 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Duration: 2 years

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