Overview

As a student on the Applied Theatre 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 offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama 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.

Programme Structure

Courses focus:

Drama in the Community

Drama Education or Drama and the Criminal Justice System

Theatre Therapy

Theatre Development

Acting and Staging
Theatre Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

There is no formal application deadline for MA courses.

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

relevant qualifications (e.g. undergraduate degree or equivalent), or professional experience which has prepared you 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22715 GBP / year

≈ 22715 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11900 GBP / year

≈ 11900 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

As a student on the Applied Theatre programme, you will:

Key features of the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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