About this course
Bath Spa University offers MPhil/PhD in Directing as a 2-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Performing Arts and Music. Based in London, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,625 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 75. Intakes run across 2 windows (March, 2026 and October, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Research proposal formWe will require copies of any of your previous degree certificates, such as BA, MA, MSc. However, we do not need to see documents relating to GCSEs, A-levels, Higher, or Advanced Higher.We will also need transcripts of your results officially issued from the awarding body.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸March, 2026
- ▸October, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
