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University degree

Performance Design

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

This programme in Performance Design is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts10%
112-127 pts25%
160-175 pts10%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
79% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels79%
other higher education12%
another degree8%
Other2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
93%
Continue past first year
63%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled30%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Design occupationsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations5%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
63%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching72%
Assessment & feedback59%
Academic support55%
Well organised57%
Learning resources68%
Student community56%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with plenty to do outs
Class of 2023 · Part-time
★★★★
Mixed but mostly good
It's been a mixed experience, but mostly positive. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — the city i
Postgraduate · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's own site.
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