MA Directing
Berlin, Germany
MA
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
MA Directing is designed for you to develop the skills and understanding needed to work as a director in today’s multi-faceted screen industries. Today’s director must be knowledgeable about industry, entrepreneurial, multi-skilled, and able to bring a deep understanding of story and performance in different contexts.
Through the programme, you will acquire advanced insight into the interpretation of stories and performances in different contexts.
Through the programme, you will acquire advanced insight into the interpretation of scripts, visual storytelling, and working across a variety of screen platforms and industry contexts.
You will develop your skills in directing actors, learning about the director’s role as a leader and collaborator, and working to realise client briefs and audience expectations. You will learn to recognise the importance of diversity and progressive working practices in your approaches to content-making.
Key facts
- Mode of attendance: Full-time
- Length of course: 1 year
- Awarding institution: BIMM University (UK)
- Campus delivery: Berlin
- Language of study: English
- Credits: 90 ECTS/ 180 FHEQ (UK)
Early Confirmation Discount
An early confirmation discount for study in the UK of £2,000 or €2,000 for study in Germany or Ireland for each year of study is available to all international students ineligible for home (domestic) fees who have an offer to study with us at any of our campuses in the UK, Germany or Ireland.
Discount eligibility
To be eligible for the Early Confirmation Discount, you must:
- Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home (domestic) fees
- Apply and receive an offer to study a BIMM University course
- Accept your offer
- Pay your deposit, if applicable, by the deadline of 15th June 2025
- The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enrol.
This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer, or scholarship.
Please note: module names and structure may be subject to change.
- Directing Craft and Industry
- Directing for Film
- Professional Profile
- Directing to a Client Brief
- Directing Television
- Practice-based Research
- Final Project and Career Plan
- Teaching, Learning & Assessment
Final award: MA Directing