Overview

On the Drama, Applied Theatre and Education (DATE) course, you can:

Perform in, direct and devise theatre, explore performance that takes place outside traditional theatre environments
Make theatre to change lives and inspire change in communities
Build industry contacts worldwide through placements and outreach projects

Develop skills in areas such as facilitating, devising, directing, performing, playwriting and filmmaking.

An experience tailored to you

The course delivered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama offers an unparalleled breadth of experience, tailored to your developing aspirations. Whilst lively debate and energetic discussion are a cornerstone of the course, you will have the opportunity to participate in professional quality, fully-realised directed productions, for example a commissioned site-specific show and touring ensemble works, a show for young audiences, or a theatre in education show in the north of England. Alongside performance work in the community, you will have the opportunity to make and show work at Central.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Dramatic Experience

Performing Youth Literature

Drama/Theatre Facilitation for Artists and Educators

Applied Theatre

Producing Theatre for Young Audiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Drama Fine Arts View 424 other Bachelors in Education in United Kingdom

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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

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard academic entry requirements range between 120 and 96 UCAS tariff points. You can see how many tariff points your qualifications would gain on the UCAS Tariff Calculator. International qualifications and others not covered within the UCAS tariff can also be accepted.

We look for these qualities in applicants:

an interest in theatre and performance in different social and cultural settings (e.g. community theatre and theatre in prisons)
good academic abilities in reading, analysis and writing
an enquiring mind
a collaborative, supportive approach to practical work
practical drama skills (e.g. in performance)
the ability to reflect constructively
a commitment to equality of opportunity in society
leadership skills
creativity, flexibility, focus and professional conduct.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 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

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Scholarships Information

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