Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.

Overall student satisfaction
79 /100
40 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theater

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theater at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24000 £21500 £27000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £29000 £14500 - £27000 £18500 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theater

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20903 £17931 £21753
25-75 percentile range £17825 - £24915 £12598 - £22386 £15916 - £27274

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.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Applied Theatre with Young People PgCert at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

55% Media Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

https://www.cssd.ac.uk/international-students/information-international-applicants

https://www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-bursaries-awards
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Theatre with Young People, PgCert, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a member of Conservatoires UK, located in the Swiss Cottage area in the city of London. Prospective students can expect to find professional drama and music facilities, as well as faculty members with extensive experience working in their respective fields. The city of London is known for being expensive to live in, but also for the opportunities that it provides socially and academically.

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Student composition of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

undergraduates:
640
postgraduates:
390
Total:
1030
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