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University degree
Drama and Applied Theatre
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
This programme in Drama and Applied Theatre is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts15%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts8%
96-111 pts7%
112-127 pts8%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts3%
160-175 pts18%
192-207 pts2%
208-223 pts3%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
other higher education12%
an Access course1%
another degree1%
no formal qualifications1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
76%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Elementary occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
76%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback74%
Academic support61%
Well organised74%
Learning resources73%
Student community70%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Would do it again
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — go…
Class of 2024 · Full-time
★★★★★
Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city — the city is a bril…
Third year · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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