11 Directing MA Degree Programs in Europe

These courses offer specialist, vocational teaching in the field of movement for actors and production practice for movement directors. Bespoke movement placements at Central and in other professional theatre settings, such as other conservatoires, or theatre, opera or film organizations (both in Britain and internationally), are a key part of the course. There are opportunities for the development of individual movement specialisms and their application to the work of actors. Tradition, experience, eclecticism and innovation epitomize Central’s understanding of movement training for the theatre, and these unique courses have been created in that spirit.

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.

This MA Directing will give you contemporary, practical training to become an integral part of the next generation of theatre directors.  Through skills classes and project-based learning, you will be given the time, resources, and rehearsal room access you need to develop your craft. 

The MA Directing course equips students with a comprehensive skill set to work across all screen platforms – film, television, commercials, and online. During their studies, students will complete a unique industry project which will provide the experience of working with external clients.

The programme focuses on developing students’ skills in directing and producing theatre productions. It offers a mix of practical work and theoretical study, helping students learn about different dir...

This advanced and rigorous MA/ MFA Contemporary Directing Practice program offers an experiential two-year course, where students will develop their vocabulary and find their own voice and vision as a director while acquiring and honing a diverse variety of skills, techniques, tools, and devices.

This part-time MA in Theatre Directing: Text and Production is designed for students who want to develop their skills while balancing other commitments. The program focuses on practical training in di...

Would you like to direct a rock band in our new multi-camera 4K TV studio? Would you like to create hit formats like Big Brother, Strictly-Come Dancing, The Apprentice, and Gogglebox? Then the Directing & Producing Television Entertainment MA course is for you.

This unique two-year course is designed to equip you with the skills to write, direct and animate award-winning films.

A unique course, the only one of its kind in the UK, designed to fast track you into the industry.

The program offers a structured pathway for individuals aiming to develop their skills in practice and directorship within a professional setting. It focuses on equipping students with practical knowl...