Drama and Applied Theatre BA (Hons)
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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This is a pioneering degree designed to train people who are passionate about the arts as a springboard for social change. This three-year degree programme inspires the next generation of critical practitioners, performance makers and educators wishing to be at the forefront of change that benefits individuals and communities.You will become a highly adaptable theatre maker, with advanced skills in devising, performing, directing, writing, facilitating and producing. You will train at one of ...Read more

This is a pioneering degree designed to train people who are passionate about the arts as a springboard for social change. This three-year degree programme inspires the next generation of critical practitioners, performance makers and educators wishing to be at the forefront of change that benefits individuals and communities.You will become a highly adaptable theatre maker, with advanced skills in devising, performing, directing, writing, facilitating and producing. You will train at one of the leading specialist performing arts institutions in the world, building extensive industry networks through events, placements, and working on projects in the field. Working collaboratively, alongside artists and practitioners who bring the latest thinking in the fields of applied theatre and socially engaged practices, you will critically reflect on the ethics, politics, and significance of your work in a rapidly changing world. You will also gain exposure to the use of new technologies and drama in digital environments, and how this can be used in the field of applied theatre.This course leads to the qualification of BA (Hons) Drama and Applied Theatre. For further information on the course please see https://www.cssd.ac.uk/courses/ba-drama-and-applied-theatre

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£20,000

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

An overall Pass is acceptable for admission. Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

An overall Pass (C+) is acceptable for admission. Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview.

Popular A-level subjects

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
63%
English Literature
40%
History
19%
Art & Design
18%
Psychology
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,200 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,200 per year

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Students from International

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£25200 Per year

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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London , Camden

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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London Camden NW3 3HY United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Swiss Cottage  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: South Hampstead  0.2 miles away
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