Program Overview
The Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, 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 Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 12,337 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,385 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Reviewing Performance
- Shakespeare in London
- Archiving Practices, Practising Archives
- Critical Contexts
- Performing Research
- Cultural Landscapes.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should normally have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field, (drama, theatre or performance studies, arts and humanities), though those from other disciplines will be considered. Applications for the accreditation of prior experience in lieu of academic entry qualification will also be considered where appropriate. An offer will normally only be made after interview/audition.
English Language RequirementsApplicants 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.
Interviews in LondonIf you are selected for an interview for a place on the Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy MA course, we will require you to:
- write a short (500 words) account or review of a performance that you have recently seen. Your account should state why this piece interests you and how it relates to broader issues in theatre.Please bring this with you to the interview
- choose a piece of published critical writing (e.g. from an academic journal or book) and prepare to discuss this piece of writing at interview. This should be the work of another writer (that is, not your own work), should relate to theatre and performance, and should be published in English and available in an accessible format (e.g. .pdf). If possible, you should send the text, or a link, to the interviewer a week before the interview date.
During the interview process you will have a chance to learn more about the course and the School.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,337 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,385 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,337 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,385 (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...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
