Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Acting Classical and Contemporary Text (MA) MA (PG)
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Acting Classical and Contemporary Text (MA) MA (PG) at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theatre.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
15 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theatre

  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

The application deadline for this course is 31 MARCH 2024. MA Acting Classical and Contemporary Text is a vocational postgraduate programme of study for emerging artists. The programme aims to enable actors to acquire practical skills, knowledge and understanding in relation to contemporary/new writing and classical text. There will be numerous opportunities to learn and experiment, in projects, rehearsals and performances; creative collaboration lies at the heart of all the work. As part of your studies, you will complete a one-month residency at Shakespeare’s Globe in London, developing your knowledge and skills in classical text in this unique, iconic environment. You will spend time working on both classical and contemporary texts. These plays are performed to a public and professional audience. Through this programme you will benefit from professional connections allowing you to develop invaluable industry contacts. When you graduate, you will have gained practical, high-level experience of working in the profession, as well as all-important contacts and the skills to underpin your future career. The programme also encourages you to generate your own performance ideas, so that you are able to emerge into the professional world with a greater sense of yourself as a creative, self-reliant artist.

Please note, there will be multiple audition rounds for this course, please visit our website for specific information. All first round submissions / auditions will be completed via our Acceptd platform, regardless of which audition location you choose.

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 Acting Classical and Contemporary Text (MA) MA (PG) at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

45% Sales occupations
30% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 7.5

Applicants who first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 7.5 in each component (with no component below 7.5) is required.

Currently around 20% of our students come from outside the UK. Between them, they represent over 60 different nationalities and add a rich diversity to the Conservatoire.

The Royal Conservatoire is able to offer a number of entrance scholarships which are awarded as part of the audition/selection process on the basis of merit and financial need. Please see our website for more information - https://www.rcs.ac.uk/apply/finance/scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Acting Classical and Contemporary Text (MA), MA (PG), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants are normally expected to hold an appropriate undergraduate degree, or its overseas equivalent, in a subject area relevant to the demands of the programme.

Costs

Tuition Fees Acting Classical and Contemporary Text (MA) MA (PG)

Channel Islands £17688
England UK £17688
Northern Ireland £17688
Scotland £17688
Wales £17688
Ireland £17688
EU £28038
International £28038

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Situated in the heart of Glasgow and dedicating itself to the arts of Drama, Music and Dance, we find the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The campus on Renfrew Street has been designed exclusively for those studying these art forms, meaning that those enrolling can expect to gain access to modern rehearsal rooms and recording studios, with all of the up-to-date materials and equipment that you need to advance in your area of interest.

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