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Overview
About the Course
Designed primarily for students with previous experience and/or training, the MA Acting - Contemporary masters programme at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a creatively, physically and intellectually demanding, advanced level, conservatoire acting programme specialising in Contemporary plays.
- Perform in two professionally supported public productions and an industry showcase.
- Hone your individual technical craft, and release your collaborative and imaginative creativity within a diverse ensemble company (typically 14-16 students)
- Learn through practical group classes in acting, movement, voice and stage combat; seminars on identity, dramatic theory and research skills; and individual tutorials and feedback panels
Programme Structure
Courses will focus on:
- practical tasks
- showings of prepared scenes and structured improvisations
- filmed performance
- theatre performance
- continuous assessment is reflective of your effort, attitude and improvement in class
- undertake a Sustained Independent Project (SIP), which may include elements of solo performance and critical writing
- world theatre
- musical performance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
There is no formal closing date for direct applications to Central, but you are strongly advised to apply as early as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 7
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Liberal Arts Theatre & Dance Fine Arts View 266 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants will normally have either undertaken conservatoire training, have professional acting experience, or have a degree in the broad field of performance and drama studies. Students from other disciplines may be considered if you have sufficient experience of theatre. An offer will normally only be made after audition and interview, and you may also be required to take part in a short practical workshop and/or submit a short piece of written work.
We will require you to submit a self-tape including the following elements:
- two contrasting speeches of your own choice lasting no more than two minutes each. One of these must be from an Elizabethan or Jacobean play, the other a 20th or 21st century modern piece.
Tuition Fee
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International
27500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
22750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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