MFA Theatre Practice at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Designed for aspiring theatre practitioners and cultural leaders, this distinctive two-year MFA offers advanced training in performance, cultural leadership, and socially engaged practice - equipping students to innovate and lead across diverse creative and community contexts. A distinct two-year programme from a top Russell Group university that extends the foundations of the MA Theatre Practice into a second year that enables you to prepare and design a meaningful career trajectory.

Duration: Full time (24 months); Part time (36 months) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our MFA programme opens doors to diverse career opportunities. Across the two years you will be equipped with advanced critical and creative skills, cross-sector knowledge, rigorous training and professional experience. Substantive creatives and artists in a range of contexts: actors, directors, performer trainers, choreographers, designers, production managers

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Application information

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their first degree in Drama, Theatre Practice, Screen Writing, Performance Studies, English Literature or Creative Writing. While we normally only consider applicants who meet this criterion, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application. Practical and/or professional experience may be taken as constituting the equivalent of a degree qualification. Applicants are invited to submit a portfolio, including videos excerpts from previous performances or links to others types of material. English language: Profile B1 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,050 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £13,050 full-time; £6,525 part-time International fees per year: £26,300 full-time; £13,150 part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time (24 months); Part time (36 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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