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MFA Acting (International)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MFA - Master of Fine Art

  • Location

    East 15 Acting School, Loughton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    20 months

Course summary

East 15 Acting School’s MA/MFA Acting (International) is a full-time, professional, and intensive training program designed specifically for international students.

The course emphasises the importance of the integration and mastery of a wide spectrum of core acting skills. This includes acting classes, Laban, Feldenkrais, Somatic and Grotowski based movement classes, voice production, articulation, RP (Received Pronunciation), context and singing.

The training draws primarily on existing practice, the legacy of Stanislavski, and the unique methodologies and ethos of East 15 itself, which grew out of the techniques, beliefs, and practice of one of the UK’s most famous and historically influential theatre companies of the 20th Century, Joan Littlewood’s ‘Theatre Workshop’.

You will have the experience of working with an international cohort of actors from all parts of the world, with different cultural and historical perspectives, life experiences, and training, which will enlighten, challenge, educate and inform you as an artist and human being. Our teaching incorporates the intensive study of Shakespeare, and a residency and performance at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

We regard every actor as an individual and understand the need for different keys to unlock their capabilities as artists and human beings. We believe in positivity, passion, professionalism, and creating a truly safe space in which you can learn and explore to reach your full potential. You will have the physical and vocal skills and techniques combined with our unique and rigorous approach to all aspects of acting training to build truthful, three-dimensional characters of emotional depth and veracity with sophisticated texts in different genres and styles. This training is a holistic approach to building character and interpreting narrative, ideal for any student whose interest lies in the craftsmanship of acting and performance.

You will become a self-sufficient actor, in charge of your own process, and be able to work confidently with any director, in any genre or discipline of acting.

Your future

Graduates will have a comprehensive, professional training and a clear, embedded process that will enable them to pursue professional careers in theatre and related professions in an increasingly global industry. Graduates are working and winning awards as actors in the USA, China, Norway, South Korea and many other countries. Many have formed their own very successful theatre companies, including LubDub Theatre in New York, and have written plays performed professionally in London, New York, LA, Oslo and Washington. MFA graduates have also gone on to teaching careers at Universities in North America, South Korea, and many other countries around the world.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    27th out of 95 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    148 75%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    27th

    38

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.24 81%

    10th

    4

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