Overview

The MA/MFA Movement - Directing and Teaching program at Central:

Is a specialist, vocational course for performance and movement practitioners
Develops your expertise in movement teaching and movement directing of the actor

Is taught by current professionals in their field of movement pedagogy, movement direction and movement research

Movement training at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Tradition, experience, eclecticism and innovation epitomise Central’s understanding of movement training for the theatre and these unique courses have been created in that spirit. You will belong to the fine history of movement at Central from Litz Pisk to the present.

Who is the course suitable for?

You may be an actor or dancer who wants to diversify your skills and knowledge, you may work with actors (a dance or movement teacher, or a theatre director with a movement history), or be a practitioner from an allied field of sport/holistic practice, wanting to enhance your understanding of practical/theoretical interfaces regarding movement in contemporary performance.

Opportunities on the course

You will be offered specialist, vocational teaching in the field of movement for actors, production practice for movement directors and bespoke movement placements at Central and in other professional theatre settings, such as other conservatoires or theatre, opera, or film organisations (both in Britain and internationally).

You will have the opportunity for the development of your individual movement specialisms and apply them to the work of actors. The courses provide a rich and diverse landscape within which to address movement practices in relation to a wide range of established theatre processes and innovations in the field.

Programme Structure

Program's diversity:

theatre production

puppetry

animation

classical theatre

film acting

contemporary and devised work

movement specialists
research into movement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

There is no formal application deadline for MA courses.

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Master of Fine Art in Movement: Directing and Teaching (MFA): 240 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Teaching Drama View 197 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have a degree or equivalent in a subject that includes an element of movement or dance. Graduates of other disciplines will be considered if they can provide evidence of previous training and experience in movement or dance. If you have a strong movement background and professional experience of working with movement for at least two years, you will be considered for non-standard entry.
An offer will normally only be made after interview.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22715 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

The MA/MFA Movement - Directing and Teaching program at Central:

Movement training at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Who is the course suitable for?

Opportunities on the course

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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