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University degree
Writing for Performance
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
The BA (Hons) Writing for Performance prepares emerging writers to excel in professional settings. Whether it’s crafting your writing for plays, games, or podcasts, this programme empowers you to explore different narrative forms and build imaginative worlds. You’ll receive essential training in dramatic traditions and storytelling principles while improving your creative, critical, and career-oriented skills.
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 and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled15%
Elementary occupations5%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations5%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
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%
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Where this degree can lead
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