Overview

Program Overview

The M.F.A. Directing offered by Ohio University is designed to train and prepare directors for a career in the professional theater. All training is centered on the principle of collaboration with actors, designers, and playwrights.

During a three-year course of study, directors develop and practice their craft in a variety of ways ranging from acting scene work to directing fully supported main stage productions.

Opportunities

Students have interned at the Victory Gardens Theater, the Goodman Theater, Dallas Shakespeare Festival, Pittsburgh Irish and Classical Theater, The Abingdon Theater, The Guthrie Theater, The Labyrinth Theater, American Conservatory Theater, Center Stage, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, The Cleveland Play House, Old Globe Theatre, Playwrights' Horizons, San Diego Repertory, and Denver Theater Center, and Tantrum Theater in Dublin, Ohio, among others.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting

Playwriting

Design
Theater History and Criticism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Drama View 276 other Masters in Drama in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate students are selected after careful review of portfolios, writing, or auditions. An online application through the Graduate College begins the process, but each candidate is accepted by the program head of the specific program. The GRE is not required, however a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 is required, except in cases of provisional admittance.

Tuition Fee

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International

32370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 USD per credit during 36 months.
National

32370 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1079 USD per credit during 36 months.
In-State

17490 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 583 USD per credit during 36 months.

Living costs for Athens

1079 - 1780 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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