You should clearly show your prior degree-level subjects and provide an academic reference from your current institution. If you receive an award from your local education authority, it is also wise to contact their student support team to discuss your eligibility for continuing or further funding. If you wish to ask for previous experience to be taken into account, then again you should do so via the UCAS form.
If you are applying for a part-time programme, then you should indicate in your discussion with the Programme Director that you wish to apply for accreditation and we will send you a form to complete to enable us to properly assess your request.
Applying from overseas as an international student
Please contact our International Officer for further details and guidance.
Telephone +44 (0)20 8308 2637
Email
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate an adequate command of both written and spoken English, such as an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) mark of 5.5 or above.
Part-time undergraduate programmes (by distance learning)
All applicants for the BA (Hons) Opera Studies & BA (Hons) Theatre Studies programmes should contact the College on +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or email
for an application form. Although applications can be made at any time of year, the programme runs from September through to July each year and you are therefore advised to apply as early in the academic year as possible. The programmes have open access so you may apply without standard entry qualifications.
You will not be expected to attend an interview, but the programme director will contact you to discuss your application and to advise on the most appropriate modules with which to begin your studies.
Part-time postgraduate programmes (by distance learning)
All applicants for the MA Music in Performance and MA in Theatre Studies by distance learning programmes should contact the Programme Administrator, Gail Ellis on +44 (0)20 8308 2600 or email
for an application form.
Research degrees (MPhil & PhD)
Applications for MPhil and PhD supervision can be made at any time of the year and must be accompanied by a formal written research proposal. All applicants should contact Dr Paul Fryer, Head of School, Graduate and Professional Studies on +44 (0)20 8308 2633 or email
Part-time Theatre Arts Programme (Acting)
Applications to this programme can be made at any time of year to the Admissions Office on +44 (0)20 8308 2636.
Additional information
To discuss your existing qualifications and whether they meet our requirements, or could be considered for credit exemption, please contact our Admissions Office:
+44 (0)20 8308 2620
+44 (0)20 8308 2611