Information on UK Drama Schools
ARTS ED
Information taken from: Arts Ed Website
Location:
Chiswick, West London
Course Name:
BA (Hons)/Level 6 Diploma in Acting
Qualification Awarded By:
City, University of London
Eligibile For Student Finance Y/N:
Yes (However please note: The available Student Loan does not cover the full tuition fee)
Admission Requirements:
Applicants must be aged 18 or due to have turned 18 by the time the course commences.
In addition, the following qualifications are normally required:
Passes in two subjects at A-level or a BTEC HND
Passes in three subjects at GCSE or equivalent
Candidates whose first language is not English must provide proof of their proficiency by having either an ELTS overall score of 7 or a TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 6 or equivalent
If an applicant fulfils the audition criteria, but comes from an unconventional academic background, the academic requirements may be waived, although good spoken English is a requirement for all our courses.
At ArtsEd we are committed and are active in maintaining equal opportunities, all who apply will receive comparable treatment and no applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, ethnic origin, disability, age or religion or any other equivalent factors. All successful applicants will be selected solely on the basis of their abilities.
How to Apply:
The first thing that you will need to do once you have decided to apply is create an account on our application database. Click here.
Audition Fee:
Round 1 (Self tape submission) - Free
Recall (In Person)- £25
Audition Fee Waiver Y/N and Criteria:
Yes.
ArtsEd is dedicated to widening participation within the arts and has set up an Audition Fee Waiver Scheme that applies to all our Higher Education courses. The aim of the scheme is to encourage applications from talented candidates who are deterred from applying by financial barriers. Waivers are available to UK residents only.
If you require an audition fee waiver in order to apply to ArtsEd, all you need to do is get in touch with the the Head of Admissions & Student Records, David Bumpstead at dbumpstead@artsed.co.uk.
Audition Locations:
First round: Self Tape
Recall: Arts Ed, London
Travel Bursary Offered Y/N and Criteria:
-
Audition Process:
Overview
The 1st round auditions for BA Acting will take place online. You will need to film yourself performing two audition speeches at home and as per the instructions below. You will then combine these two speeches into a single video, which you will upload for our audition panel to assess.
2nd round recalls will be in person at ArtsEd in Chiswick and will involve you spending a day working with course tutors and getting a real sense of life at drama school.
1st Round Requirements:
Please prepare two speeches, each no more than two minutes long.
You can film your speeches on your phone or however is most convenient for you. We are not looking for ‘production value’, we simply wish to see you perform to the best of your ability. Both speeches must be submitted together on one video, this can be edited together from two separate takes.
One speech should be from a modern play written after 1990, and the other from a classical play using heightened language. This could be Shakespeare, but we also welcome classical pieces from across the globe. Both pieces should be within your acting age and should be performed in English. Ideally, you should choose contrasting speeches to demonstrate your ability to play different characters, though your choices to not have to be restricted by gender. We encourage you to use your natural or heritage voice.
For more information on how to prepare for the 1st Round visit Self Tape Advice for Auditionees
Recalls:
The audition panel will review your video and, if successful, you will be recalled for a 2nd round recall audition. These auditions will be in person at ArtsEd in Chiswick.
We aim to get back to you with the panel’s decision within four weeks of the deadline. Please be patient if you haven’t heard from us within this timeframe, we will have a lot of video submissions to assess and we want to make sure we give them the time they deserve.
Full details of the 2nd Round audition format, and what you will need to prepare, will be provided in plenty of time for your chosen recall date.
Access Information for:
-Applicants:
Will my disability affect my application?
No, but please notify us of any access needs or special requirements prior to your audition.
-Students:
Although our building is fully accessible for public performances, at present many of the teaching areas are not easily accessible for disabled users. We are taking active steps to improve this with our new build, which you can learn more about here. If you are a disabled applicant and are successful at audition, we will do our best to meet your access requirements and, before offering you a place, we will discuss how we might best support you during your training. After discussion, if the school regretfully feels it cannot provide adequate support and therefore is unable to offer you a place, we will explain why and advise you on alternative opportunities.
Any financial support/bursaries in place for students:
Yes. More information can be found on the Arts Ed website by clicking here.
Information on Student Support Services:
See Student Welfare information page here.
Notable Alumni:
Lashana Lynch, Gabrielle Creevy, Leo Woodall, Tuppence Middleton
Application Deadline:
March 2023