Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Central offers a PG Certificate in Applied Theatre with Young People (PGATYP) in Directing Text in association with the National Theatre, as part of their Connections Scheme. You apply initially through the scheme at The National Theatre.
- Combines the National Theatre Youth Connections Scheme with academic study
- Integrates theory and practical work in directing with young people
- Applied theatre at Central is highly regarded internationally as a world leader with the largest number of specialist teaching staff in the field
The PGATYP is designed to provide a qualification based on work undertaken in partnership with the National Theatre in directing theatre and drama with young people (young people are usually interpreted as up to the age of 25 years). The course offers direct entry to Central’s MA Applied Theatre on successful completion of the PGATYP.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
For the Directing Text pathway, an application should ONLY be made by a prospective student once they have been accepted onto the National Theatre Youth Connection scheme. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently under-represented in higher education, such as students with disabilities and members of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups. Find out more information on Central’s commitment to equality and diversity.
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert
| England UK | £2625 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £2625 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £2625 | year 1 |
| Wales | £2625 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2625 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £2625 | year 1 |
| EU | £8400 | year 1 |
| International | £8400 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Student composition of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 640
- postgraduates:
- 390
- Total:
- 1030
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FAQ about Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- Tuition fees for this programme are 2625 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.