Throughout the programme assessment takes a variety of forms. These include essays, critical diaries, practical assignments, production work, and exams. In the final year you present a research project on a topic of your choice, and perform in, choreograph, or direct a final practical presentation. By the time you have completed your programme you will have stimulated your interest in dance and theatre, have had opportunity for personal development through performance, and acquired a wide range of knowledge and organisational skills. This equips you to seek employment in many fields, including education, the media, and arts administration, as well as in the theatre.
Competition is therefore extremely fierce.
Nevertheless, all applications are carefully considered. No offers are made until a candidate has been to the department for an interview and a practical session, for which no preparation is required. Every attempt is made to match an offer to the candidate's specific situation. The department participates in the Joint Honours programme, and you may study either Dance or Drama together with another subject. In the Joint Honours programme there is naturally less opportunity for practical work and for specialisation, although on those courses you do follow, you will be working in groups together with Single Honours students.