Performing and Digital Arts BA (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Course Description
The BA Performing and Digital Arts at Royal Holloway offers you a truly interdisciplinary experience to explore your passions and interests across our departments of Drama, Theatre and Dance, Media Arts and Music.
Taking full advantage of the breadth of both the practical and theoretical expertise of our academic staff, you’ll be able to tailor a journey through the course that is unique to you and fits with your special interests and ambitions. From learning about sound design in video games, to exploring the world of theatre and acting for camera, from coding for the arts and digital storytelling to discovering world music – there are a wealth of opportunities open to you to explore the Arts with us.
As part of your studies you’ll also have the opportunity to make use of the outstanding facilities we have on offer across the different departments, including our Media Arts computer labs, our professional-grade composition studios and our Caryl Churchill Theatre which is a fully flexible learning and performance space which seats over 150.
- Embark on an interdisciplinary exploration of Drama, Music, and Media Arts.
- Industry-focused 2nd year module to prepare you to take your skills to the workplace.
- Enjoy a flexible curriculum where you make your own path.
- Ability to specialise within one Department if you wish to.
- Your choice of an interdisciplinary written or creative dissertation in your final year.
From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience, and this is particularly the case as we continue to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as we can.
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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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Performing and Digital Arts BA (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 20% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Liberal Arts (Non-Specific)
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Performing and Digital Arts BA (Hons)
| EU | £23800 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £23800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.
Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed. For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
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)
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About Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.
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Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 9410
- postgraduates:
- 2340
- Total:
- 11750
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Performing and Digital Arts BA (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £9250 | £23800 | - | Egham | On campus Full-time |
