Overview

The mastery of a fine art requires training in a creative environment that balances intellectual insight with practical experience. The University of Memphis provides such an environment with a dedicated faculty, ample opportunities to produce, and a variety of resources for theatre artists to master their art.

Key Features

Two main projects included are the Internship and Practicum. Other projects will be assigned or approved by the graduate advising committee.

Each year, Theatre candidates at the University of Memphis are required to present their portfolio to a faculty panel to maintain their status in the degree program. The final project for all candidates is the completion of a comprehensive exam.

All MFA candidates share in common a core of three foundation courses:

Theatrical Collaboration and Style, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, and Analysis of Dramatic Literature.
The progression through the three year program is also similar: each artist completes a series of executed projects to develop specific skills, implement strengths and overcome weaknesses.

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Programme Structure

Courses included;

Contemporary Dance

Ballet

Theatre

Method Acting

Staging
Theatre Development

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Memphis, United States

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama Fine Arts View 257 other Masters in Drama in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal statement outlining your goals and rationale for obtaining an MFA.

Portfolio of your work

Three letters of recommendation

Resume/CV

A writing sample that demonstrates academic capacity congruous with graduate-level work.

Required minimum GPA of 2.5 with appropriate academic preparation in related coursework from an accredited undergraduate institution. Official transcripts are required and are submitted directly to the graduate school.

An interview with area-specific members of the Design or Directing faculty

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
Out-of-State

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20340 USD / year

≈ 20340 USD / year

Living costs

Memphis

United States

955 - 1582 USD / month

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

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Overview

Key Features

All MFA candidates share in common a core of three foundation courses:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Memphis

Funding

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