Program Overview
The Applied Theatre at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a MA programme in Arts & Design, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Theatre programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 16,081 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,572 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Theatre programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Invitation to interview and admission will be based on the reasonable expectation from your application that you have the potential to complete and contribute positively to the degree and that you would benefit from master\xc2\x92s level study. You will normally have a degree or equivalent qualification in an arts-related subject and/or two years relevant professional experience.
Applicants will normally be able to demonstrate the following:
- relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared you equivalently for advanced study
- evidence of a specific commitment to the course, with an understanding of relevant issues and practices
- evidence of appropriate level of skills/competencies
- evidence of the ability to work in collaboration with colleagues and, where relevant, with external parties
- evidence of a capacity to work at master\xc2\x92s level, for example engaging with complex matters in the field, or demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge.
All students attending placements will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Scheme check (DBS). This is a mandatory government safeguarding scheme for all those seeking to work in any capacity with minors or vulnerable adults.
Accreditation of Prior LearningApplicants who have up to 60 M Level credits from a related PGCE course are welcome to apply to the Applied Theatre, MA through our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) system. If you are a PGCE graduate from Central with 60 M Level credits (i.e. from 2007 onwards), you may apply without using the APL scheme and, subject to your application and availability of places, be accepted onto the MA. Applicants entering the degree programme with 60 M Level credits will, therefore, usually be expected to undertake 120 further credits (i.e. two thirds) of the programme. APL is a process that can, exceptionally, allow a student to join a course at an advanced stage and be given \xc2\x91credit\' for the section(s) of the course s/he has missed. The student will be deemed to have passed in the missing elements and, if necessary, a mark will be allocated to represent the mark that it is judged that the student might have achieved had s/he taken the assessments. The first stage in making an application for APL is by making a formal application for the course. Further details are available from the Admissions and Student Recruitment Office.English LanguageApplicants for whom English is not their first language are required to prove their English language proficiency by gaining an overall score of 7.0 in an IELTS test. We do accept equivalent English language qualifications. Applicants are advised to gain this certification as early as possible.Application DetailsApplication is direct to Central. Entrance is by application and interview. If you are selected for an interview for a place on either pathway, the session will comprise of the following:- an introductory session, during which all applicants will be given information about the course in more detail, followed by a discussion
- a short written task to complete (this will be presented on the day so no specific preparation is required)
- an individual interview with the Course Leader or a member of the Course Team.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,081 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,572 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,081 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,572 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
London, United Kingdom
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a specialist drama conservatoire and part of the University of London, situated in Swiss Cottage, London. It is one of Europe's leading centres for...
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