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MFA Directing

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Performance (machine learning, AR, real-time rendering)

Collaboration with playwrights, designers, and actors built into the program

Access to UCLA's premier research resources across departments

Faculty includes Marike Splint (immersive theater) and Brian Kite (UCLA Dean of Graduate Education)

Commitment to diverse voices and unconventional, provocative work

Degree Flexibility

3-year MFA with robust curriculum of core studio courses, 3 production opportunities, and interdisciplinary electives

Includes a professional internship (LA or national)

School Info

Snapshot

3.93

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

33.5K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,548

After aid

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Performance (machine learning, AR, real-time rendering)

Collaboration with playwrights, designers, and actors built into the program

Access to UCLA's premier research resources across departments

Faculty includes Marike Splint (immersive theater) and Brian Kite (UCLA Dean of Graduate Education)

Commitment to diverse voices and unconventional, provocative work

Degree Flexibility

3-year MFA with robust curriculum of core studio courses, 3 production opportunities, and interdisciplinary electives

Includes a professional internship (LA or national)

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Performance (machine learning, AR, real-time rendering)

Collaboration with playwrights, designers, and actors built into the program

Access to UCLA's premier research resources across departments

Faculty includes Marike Splint (immersive theater) and Brian Kite (UCLA Dean of Graduate Education)

Commitment to diverse voices and unconventional, provocative work

Degree Flexibility

3-year MFA with robust curriculum of core studio courses, 3 production opportunities, and interdisciplinary electives

Includes a professional internship (LA or national)

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$135

International Fee

$155

Deadline

Application DeadlineDec 1, 2026

Theater · tft.ucla.edu

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Statement of Purpose (Required)

Personal Statement (Required)

Resume/CV (Required)

Portfolio (Required)

Directing Portfolio

Transcript

Upload unofficial copies via application

Mail official copies from all institutions attended

Letters of Recommendation (2 Required)

Enter recommender names and emails in application

Apply To Directing MFA · tft.ucla.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via UCLA Graduate Application when Fall 2027 requirements are published

Fall 2027 supplemental requirements are scheduled to be published by September 15, 2026

Minimum 3.0 GPA required

Must complete equivalent to 4-year U.S. Bachelor's Degree

Admission Pathway

Full-time, daytime 3-year program with professional internship component

Fall Quarter enrollment only

Contact

Theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No performance audition

Admission is based on portfolio review and URTA interview

UCLA participates in URTA Interviews for Fall 2027 Directing applicants

All application materials are submitted through the UCLA Graduate Application

For questions: theatergrad@tft.ucla.edu

School Info

Snapshot

3.93

Avg GPA (W)

Admit Rate

school-wide

93%

Grad Rate

33.5K

Enrollment

$83K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average Net Price

$12,548

After aid

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program Recognition

Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies for Performance (machine learning, AR, real-time rendering)

Collaboration with playwrights, designers, and actors built into the program

Access to UCLA's premier research resources across departments

Faculty includes Marike Splint (immersive theater) and Brian Kite (UCLA Dean of Graduate Education)

Commitment to diverse voices and unconventional, provocative work

Degree Flexibility

3-year MFA with robust curriculum of core studio courses, 3 production opportunities, and interdisciplinary electives

Includes a professional internship (LA or national)

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM