Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Theater - Directing in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Directing Program offers a continuous platform for faculty and peer feedback on production and studio projects, while emphasizing essential directorial skills such as action and narrative development, analysis and conceptual thinking, planning and preparation, and collaboration techniques.
Beyond directing one project per semester, you'll gain diverse experiences designed to nurture the artistic intuition, tactical approaches, and creative adaptability needed for a lasting career in theater.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
All of the materials can be submitted online.
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Directing also requires:
Two writing samples, at least one of which should be an essay on a play you have directed or would like to direct.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Required of all MFA program areas:
The main Graduate School application, including Personal Statement.
Transcripts of all previous academic work
Resume of relevant professional experience
At least two letters of recommendation (you may submit three)
NOTE: We do not require the GREs for admission to any of our MFA programs.
An applicant's undergraduate degree need not be in Theater, but previous training and experience should be comparable to that required for the Bachelor of Arts in Theater at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Applicants with incomplete backgrounds in theater who show exceptional artistic promise may be admitted provisionally.
Directing also requires:
Two writing samples, at least one of which should be an essay on a play you have directed or would like to direct.
IELTS - 6.5, TOEFL IBT- 80
Tuition
USD
32,276