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PERFORMING ARTS AND CREATIVE PRODUCTION
If you’re seeking training focused on building skills, whether as an actor, director, filmmaker, music producer, or choreographer, you’ve come to the right place. We offer a fresh perspective on performing arts, which can expand your understanding of the industry. Unlike traditional drama schools, our approach can unlock a diverse array of thrilling opportunities in fields such as research, teaching, and industry.
While there are numerous drama schools in the city, our institution stands out by integrating both practical and theoretical approaches. Our courses will enable you to challenge and critically analyse what you observe on stage.
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Connections
We’re only 15 minutes from central London and work with many local theatres like the Theatre Royal Stratford East, East London Dance and Hackney Empire.
Skilled
You will work with proficient practitioners on the University of East London’s academic team and benefit from master classes from visiting professionals.
Flexible
You can study our master’s degrees even if you are in full-time employment or looking after a family, as our classes are flexible and our academics are supportive and understanding.
Careers
You’ll develop the techniques and knowledge to equip you for professional practice and a career of your choosing.
Skills For Success
We will cover digital proficiency, emotional intelligence, embracing change, and working effectively across cultures. Our programmes foster creative and performance skills to help you develop into independent artists and critical and reflective practitioners.
Our performing arts programmes are closely tied to the industry. You’ll be taught by a team of experts who not only produce internationally recognised research but are also professional and active practitioners themselves. Our professional experts and staff include Professor Dominic Hingorani, Dr Claudia Brazzale, Dr Lynne McCarthy whose diverse array of experience across the sector will provide you with a well-rounded and knowledgeable education.
We arm our students with the tools to form their own companies and the knowledge to operate in the industry by giving them an understanding of artistic leadership, funding and creative production.
We understand the importance of growing networks, so we invite industry professionals, actors, theatre directors and producers to give master classes, share their artistic practice and their knowledge of the industry.
Whatever road you decide to go down, we will make sure you have the skills, confidence and contacts you need to make it work.
Course Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts
(MFA) Acting for Stage and Screen
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional practice and experience. English Language Grade C GCSE or equivalent
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Theatre/ Performance Studies, Dance/Choreography, Music/Composition or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Applied Theatre
Minimum 2.1 Honours degree in Theatre/ Performance studies or related subject
Start date Duration
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA) Contemporary Performance Practices
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Directing for Stage and Screen
Good undergraduate Honours degree (2:1) in relevant subject areas
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September One year full-time, Two years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA)/MEd Global Learning Futures
2:1 Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
September MA/MEd: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full-time, Four years part-time
View full course info at uel.ac.uk/pg-performing-arts
Course Entry requirements
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Games
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Media
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Theatre
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music Performance
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Master of Arts (MA)/ Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Sound and Music for Production
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
Start date Duration
September MA:
One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA:
One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Master of Arts (MA)/Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Theatre
Directing
Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree and / or equivalent professional experience
September MA: One year full-time, Two years part-time
MFA:
Two years full time, Four years part-time
Course Entry requirements
Professional Doctorate Performing Arts
Start date
Duration
MA degree in Performance or related discipline, and a creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of performance OR an established creative and professional practice
September
Three years full-time, Five years part-time View
