About the course

The Master of Theatre (Directing) focuses on developing the collaborative creative skills, reflective processes, leadership attributes and industry know how of directors for performance in the broadest sense of the term, including text-based theatre, new writing, devised work, live art and community and cultural development. It is ly interwoven with both the existing Master of Theatre (Writing) and Master of Theatre (Dramaturgy). The course is built upon core principles of: intellectual rigour, commitment to craft, artistic inquiry and self-reflection, ethical practices, interdisciplinarity and artform innovation. The program is delivered through lab-based workshops, seminars, lectures, self-directed exercises, tutorials, practical master classes, and national and international internships, taught by our internationally renown teachers. During the course, students will experience a wide range of collaboration and leadership roles with students from disciplines within the VCA such as design, acting, production, playwriting, dramaturgy, musical composition, film and dance, as well as a range of creative encounters with local, national and international artists, organisations and communities. As such this course also provides a unique opportunity to develop creative partnerships that can lead to future collaborations in the profession.

　　The Master of Theatre (Directing) is designed for graduates and/or professionals in the creative arts industry, who are looking to pursue a career as a director, artistic leader, performance-maker, collaborator and/or researcher.

　　Learning Outcomes

　　On completion of this course, graduates will have developed:

　　Potential for artistic leadership and gain in-depth knowledge, practice and critical approache required to build the Australian performance culture of the future

　　Specialist skills in directing for performance, such as processes of rehearsal, dramaturgy, devising, composition, performance-making

　　Ability to work across disciplines and multiple contexts of performance practice

　　Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary projects

　　Advanced dramaturgical awareness, providing the skills to understand one’s own and others’ work within its socio-cultural environment

　　Advanced skills to build future collaborative networks nationally and internationally. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: AU$79,488

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Southbank

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Melbourne

You need to successfully complete an undergraduate degree, either from the University of Melbourne, another Australian institution. TOEFL IBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 577, IELTS - 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Melbourne. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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