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Experimental Arts and Performance at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - UCAS

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practice - Experimental Arts and Performance is for aspiring artists and performance creators who want to shape the future of theatre, performance, and the arts. You’ll explore innovative ways to make performances and challenge traditional methods. The programme covers various art forms, from visual arts to design-led practice, helping you become an expert in your chosen medium. Mentored by industry leaders, you’ll develop your artistic identity as a performance-maker, artist, producer, researcher and change-maker. You will be part of an inclusive, vibrant and supportive community and gain strong industry connections. Through studio-based learning and industry collaborations, you’ll have the chance to experiment with new ideas and receive feedback. You’ll also learn to critically analyse performance and its social impact, and gain skills in producing, activism, and cultural leadership. This course leads to the qualification of BA (Hons) Contemporary Performance Practice - Experimental Arts and Performance. For more detailed information please visit https://www.cssd.ac.uk/courses/ba-experimental-arts-and-performance

Modules

Modules will explore a wide range of different vocabularies of experimental performance, grow your experience of performance at the intersection with other disciplines, explore materials in performance, and collectively curate and produce a festival. In their final year, students will explore different models of working, engage with questions of representation in and through performance, examine cultural infrastructures and consider the future of their practice. For detailed module information, see the Course Specification document, available under the 'Course Details' heading on the course page on Central's website: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/courses/experimental-arts-and-performance-ba

Assessment method

Assessment is carefully integrated into the experience of learning and you are encouraged to place your own experiences and practice at the heart of your studies. The assessment methods include presentations, practice, drama workshops, research projects, traditional essays, a dissertation and professional placement work, which is assessed by professionals working in the industry. For detailed assessment information, see the Course Specification document, available under the 'Course Details' heading on the course page on Central's website: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/courses/experimental-arts-and-performance-ba


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W440
Institution code:
C35
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Please refer to guidance available at: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/student-transfer-procedures

International applicants

We welcome applications from international candidates. Applications must be submitted via the main UCAS undergraduate scheme. Applicants are welcome to attend an interview either in London or at one of our International Interview locations. In the past, International Interviews have been held in New York, San Francisco, Santiago, Singapore and Sydney. International Interview dates will be listed on Central's website once they are confirmed. Applicants who are unable to travel to one of our interview locations may undertake a Zoom 'Distance Interview'.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In all cases, grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful interview. International qualifications and others not covered within the UCAS tariff can also be accepted. Please email [email protected] if you need further clarification. Please note that we make lower offers (including unconditional) to exceptional candidates and those who have alternative or prior experience to offer.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Places on this course can only be offered after successful interview. We will contact you shortly after you have applied to confirm an interview date. You can view the interview requirements at the following page on our website: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/How-to-Apply/Undergraduate-Applications/interview-process-ba-contemporary-performance-practice

Other

A review you have written of a live theatre production — this should be an example of critical writing completed within the last few months. It must be no longer than one sheet of A4 and it should feature your analysis and evaluation of a live performance you attended as an audience member. You might like to choose work that covers a relevant topic, is made by a particular artist/company you admire or takes place in an unconventional venue. We would love to see some examples of creative work from you; this can be a piece of music you composed, a script or poem or creative text you wrote, photography or video work, drawings or sketches, an artist book, podcast - anything that has been a space for you to play and dream in! This does not have to be for school or for a public, it can just be something you did in your own time. You’re also welcome to showcase more than one, or share something short. If you can send this to us in advance, we’d be grateful. You can view the interview requirements at the following page on our website: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/How-to-Apply/Undergraduate-Applications/interview-process-ba-contemporary-performance-practice


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7With no lower than 6.0 in an individual component (ie. Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking).

English language requirements are outlined on Central's website:

https://www.cssd.ac.uk/english-language-requirements


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
89%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £25200 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £25200 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note that the EU fee may not be applicable to students originating from an EU country who have settled/pre-settled status. Other criteria apply. See the gov.uk website for further details. Students who are applying for an equivalent or lower level qualification (ELQ) to one they already possess, will be charged full fees, unless they are exempt. Please see the Office for Students' website for details.
Experimental Arts and Performance at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - UCAS