MFA Movement Direction (October) in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

University of Surrey | Guildford United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Guildford School of Acting (GSA) ranks among the UK's top accredited drama institutions, offering specialized conservatoire training in a custom-designed facility on the University of Surrey grounds. This hands-on, cross-disciplinary course stands out in the rapidly expanding and influential realm of movement direction. Ideal for performers and professionals from dance, movement, theater, or related disciplines, it equips participants with practical movement direction and teaching expertise.

Students will acquire diverse movement techniques and methodologies, applying them directly in rehearsal and instructional settings while cultivating their unique directing style. Through our training, guest workshops, masterclasses, and placement opportunities, you'll emerge as a versatile, reflective movement specialist prepared to make meaningful contributions to the performing arts sector.

We maintain intimate class sizes to guarantee individualized guidance from our seasoned instructors, all with substantial professional theater experience across the UK and internationally. Our campus offers excellent transportation connections to London, placing you within easy reach of the UK's theatrical hub in the West End. The University of Surrey houses the National Resource Centre for Dance, featuring the archives of renowned movement theorist Rudolf Laban alongside numerous other significant collections.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants should hold a minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree (or recognised international equivalent) in a relevant subject as well as having significant previous engagement with dance, drama, theatre and performance. Alternatively, entrants may have 5 years of relevant professional experience in the industry. Offers are made subject to a successful audition and interview. In exceptional cases, where ability and experience clearly show that an applicant is able to complete the course, other qualification profiles may be accepted. Variations will be considered on a case-by-case basis. IELTS Academic - 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each element. TOEFL iBT - 88 Overall with Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 22, Writing 19.

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