Preparing for Higher Education: Studying Drama

Course Notification

This course is not running for Summer 2022

You can still take part at Central with one of our other Summer Courses, an Online Short Course or an Evening Course.

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Course Title

Preparing for Higher Education: Studying Drama

During this course, you will be introduced to studying drama in higher education. The course will explore the difference between drama school and university, and provide practical skills for preparing to enter university or drama school.

Course Content
  • Discover the similarities and differences between studying at a drama school or a university
  • Explore the key concepts and skills needed to be an effective drama student in higher education
  • Gain tips on how to approach auditions and interviews

Please note that participation on this course does not guarantee a place in higher education, or at Central, to study drama.

Course Fees - £275
Course Dates

There are currently no upcoming dates for this course. Register your Interest to find out first when new dates are released. 


Booking Information

Our courses are available on a first come, first served basis in order of payment.

To secure a place, please take the following steps:

  • Read through our Terms and Conditions before booking
  • Click on ‘Book your place’ above. Please make sure you are booking for the correct course and option (i.e. Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu if more than one option is available)
  • Click ‘Select’ and follow the steps through to the completion of booking
  • If your preferred dates are sold out, you can click ‘Join Waiting List’ and we will let you know if a place becomes available
  • Ages 15 - 19
  • Anyone interested in applying to study drama at a university
  • Anyone looking to apply for drama school
Days Various. The course is delivered over 5 days. 
TimesAll times listed are either GMT or GMT +1 (depending on the time of year). If you’re joining from overseas, please use a timezone convertor before booking to establish what the local time will be for you. 
AgeFor ages 15 - 19
Max. class size20 students
Course DeliveryAll of the Summer Short Courses take place onsite at our Swiss Cottage campus in London. 
International students

We welcome International Students to our courses, however please ensure you are on the correct visa.

As our Summer Short Courses are classed as part-time, non-accredited short courses they are not eligible for a Tier 4 Student Visa however you may be eligible for a Short Term Study Visa.

Language requirementsApplicants must be confident speaking and reading English to a conversational level (IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent). You may be expected to read texts/scripts that have advanced vocabulary.
AttendanceDue to the structure and the collaborative nature of the courses, full attendance is requested.
RefundsWe are able to offer a full refund up until 7 days before the course begins. After this, the course will become fully non-refundable.
Cancellations Central reserves the right to cancel this course if we do not meet the minimum number of participants. In this instance, a full refund will be made to you. We are unable to refund any other costs you may have incurred.

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