The Master's in Directing is an advanced graduate program that focuses on the artistic, creative, and technical aspects of directing for theatre and performance. The program provides comprehensive training in dramatic interpretation, production planning, script analysis, actor direction, stage composition, visual storytelling, and performance leadership. Students develop their own artistic vision while learning to collaborate effectively with actors, designers, playwrights, and production teams. Through practical productions, workshops, research projects, and critical studies of theatrical traditions and contemporary performance practices, students gain the skills necessary to create compelling and innovative stage productions. The program prepares graduates for careers as theatre directors, artistic directors, performance creators, educators, and researchers in the performing arts.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
Extra Notes
Requirements
An applicant should be a (prospective) bachelor’s degree holder or be deemed to have an equivalent educational background according to applicable laws and meet one of the following qualification requirements.
a) An applicant who completed primary, secondary, and tertiary education in foreign countries (equivalent to all of elementary, middle, and high school and undergraduate school) and earned a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or is expected to earn a degree by February 2026.
(For example, in Japan, individuals who are expected to complete their bachelor's degree by March 2026 can apply.)
※Those who are expected to earn a Bachelor’s degree in July 2026 or later cannot apply for the program.
b) A defector from North Korea or a foreign national whose parents are also foreign nationals are eligible to apply. Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from a domestic or overseas accredited university or is expected to earn the degree by February 2026.
※ Those with multiple citizenships or no citizenship are not deemed as foreigners.