Arts & Humanities
American Studies
Northwestern University, United States
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Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
The MFA in Directing trains directors to discover, develop and apply their artistic voice through rigorous scholarship and intensive mentoring. Directors work alongside MFA designers and award-winning faculty, and the programme accepts three students per year.
Faculty: School of Communication | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States
Directing theory and practice with historical and critical context; focus on personal vision, craft, leadership, creativity and collaboration. Students learn from working directors at Steppenwolf, Goodman Theater and Lookingglass and can develop and lead projects on campus.
Students may pursue professional internships in Chicago's theatre community.
The programme admits three students per year. Strongest consideration goes to applicants who have directed work, run theatre companies, or contributed to contemporary theatre.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
Arts & Humanities
Northwestern University, United States
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