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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London: Applied Theatre
| Institution | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Practice |
| Web | www.cssd.ac.uk |
| admissions@cssd.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0207 449 1648 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Applied theatre at Central is highly regarded internationally as a world leader with the largest number of specialist teaching staff in the field.
This course is aimed at those interested in developing current practice of using theatre and drama in community and education settings, or of using theatre and drama with people whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.
The MA Applied Theatre encourages investigation into the possibilities and contradictions of drama and theatre practice as transformative and rehabilitative, and engages practically and critically with a range of theories and current practices. As a student on the programme, you will:
• Gain knowledge of theatre in extensive applied, community and drama education settings, in the UK and globally • Combine theory and practice in exploring how theatre can change lives • Offers industry placements globally • Key features of the programme
Key features of the MA Applied Theatre are:
• exploration of theatre work in specific settings; • key practices in applied theatre; • a theoretical engagement with new ideas in the field; • project-based study examining specific professional work with a varied range of client groups; • or specialising in working with people whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. • The course develops knowledge of the ways in which drama and theatre are used to benefit a range of distinct groups that are key to today’s evolving cultural landscape.
Pathway options It offers two specialist pathways: Drama in the Community and Drama Education or Drama and the Criminal Justice System. Each pathway is specifically designed to support current practice at work, or a particular field of interest in the developing landscape of applied theatre and drama in the UK. You will have the opportunity to develop your own practice and scholarship.
Leverhulme Funding for Applied Theatre students Central has the only applied theatre courses where students have access to funding from the Leverhulme Trust to support distant placements.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally be able to demonstrate the following: relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared applicants 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’s level, for example engaging with complex matters in the field, or demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 11550 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22050 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants will normally be able to demonstrate the following: relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared applicants 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’s level, for example engaging with complex matters in the field, or demonstrating originality in the application of knowledge. |
| Location | Main Site Embassy Theatre Eton Avenue Swiss Cottage London NW3 3HY |
Fees
| England | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | 5775 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11025 GBP for Year 1 |
Central stands at the forefront of training and research in the Dramatic Arts. Graduate employment statistics are amongst the highest in our sector, and our research has been assessed by HEFCE as ‘World Leading’ making Central unique in the realm of drama conservatoires.
The quality of teaching at Central is at an exceptional level; all lecturers are experts in their own fields and bring a wealth of industry experience, offering students a unique opportunity to gain a high-quality education, balanced with the very best industry knowledge. Central offers a broad range of Masters courses including, Applied Theatre, Creative Producing, Movement: …
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