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Shape Your Future in Theatre, Film & Television with a Masters Degree from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

For almost 80 years, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has been crafting the future of performing arts. Our postgraduate Masters Degrees represent the pinnacle of professional training, offering unparalleled opportunities for those ready to take their creative careers to the next stage. If you’re looking to maximise your impact in the theatre, film and television world – then look no further than a MA or MFA from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Professional Postgraduate Training with Individual Attention

At BOVTS, we understand that advanced arts education requires focused, intimate learning environments. Our deliberately small cohorts ensure that every student receives intensive, personalised attention across our prestigious portfolio of Masters degree programmes:

– MFA Professional Acting
– MFA Professional Voice Studies
– MA Screen Acting
– MA Drama Directing
– MA Performance Design
– MA Drama Writing

This selective approach allows for deep collaborative work across disciplines, mirroring the professional environment you’ll enter upon graduation. Whether you’re developing your craft as a professional voice coach, pursuing theatre directing, exploring performance design, or honing your scriptwriting skills, you’ll work alongside fellow artists who share your passion for excellence in arts education.

Why Choose a Masters (MA or MFA) at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School?

Our reputation for excellence in theatre, film, and television training isn’t just about our history—it’s about our consistent ability to produce industry-ready professionals who shape the performing arts sector. Here’s what sets our Masters degrees apart:

– Industry Recognition and Professional Development
Our postgraduate programmes are recognised as benchmarks of quality in professional arts training, both nationally and internationally. When you pursue a Masters degree at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, you’re not just getting a qualification—you’re joining a legacy of excellence that opens doors throughout the creative industries.

– Professional Networks in Theatre, Film and Television
Our alumni network demonstrates the breadth of our professional training. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School graduates work as successful theatre directors, voice coaches, speech and language specialists, performance designers, and scriptwriters across the industry. You’re not just joining a school; you’re becoming part of a thriving professional community that spans the performing arts.

– Creative Bristol: A hub for Theatre and Film
Your postgraduate education extends beyond our walls into Bristol itself—one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural centres for theatre, film, and television production. The city pulses with creative energy, from the historic Bristol Old Vic theatre to cutting-edge venues like The Arnolfini and Watershed. Bristol’s rich artistic landscape provides the perfect environment for your professional development.

The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Difference and our approach to Arts Education

We specialise in transformative postgraduate training. Our approach combines rigorous professional development with practical industry experience, whether you’re pursuing theatre directing, voice coaching, performance design, or scriptwriting. Small class sizes mean you’ll receive the focused attention needed to develop your unique artistic voice, while collaborative projects prepare you for professional practice.

Join Our Creative Community

Are you ready to take the next step in your creative journey? At Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, you’ll find yourself in an environment where excellence isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected. Our postgraduate programmes are highly competitive, selecting talented individuals who demonstrate not only skill but also the potential to push boundaries and shape the future of their chosen field.

Your Future Starts Here

Apply now to join a school that has been setting the standard in performing arts education for eight decades. At Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, you’ll find more than just a place to study for a postgraduate Masters degree—you’ll discover your artistic home in one of Britain’s most dynamic cultural cities, with a multitude of opportunities spanning theatre, film and television.