MA Acting at University of Essex

Programme overview

East 15 Acting School’s MA Acting is a postgraduate acting course rooted in ensemble practice, designed to develop talented individuals into skilled professional artists through ensemble-based training. On this programme, you’ll undertake intensive conservatoire training in acting for stage, screen and audio, alongside focused work on text, character development, improvisation, ensemble practice, voice, movement, and singing.

What you will study

Core and compulsory modules: Year 1: Advanced Acting Methodology and Textual Studies, Theatre Production, Advanced Research Living History & Devising Project, Music and Singing, Contextual Studies, Acting for Media.

Career pathways

On completion of the MA Acting program, you are qualified as an actor and recognised as a graduate of East 15 training. You are equipped to pursue acting careers in theatre, film, TV and radio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our applicants need to undertake a successful audition or video audition, plus have a first degree with an overall 2.2, or equivalent or suitable life and/or professional expertise. If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 21,175 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £800. Equipment lists are reviewed annually. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,475 a year. Listed for October 2027 entry. Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £800. Equipment lists are reviewed annually. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

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