Double - University Research

UEA (University of East Anglia)

We operate an initial shortlisting process for this course on the basis of the information an applicant provides on their UCAS form. Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to interview and audition and offers are only made after a successful interview and audition. These take place on Visit Days and include an opportunity to look around the campus, view accommodation, meet current students, talk to staff members and find out more about the course. The interview and audition itself will be with a member of our Drama team. Candidates are asked to perform a short monologue from a selection provided and there is also a discussion which generally covers topics such as your current studies, reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and extra-curricular activities.

Portsmouth

For Portsmouth university, you will be invited for an interview and then providing what you want to do (musical theater or contemporary), you will be invited in for an audition (singing or monologue). For the interview process, they prefer you to have grades however if you were unable to do performing arts at a collage or sixthform, then you can still have a chance of getting in (providing that you have a background and experience in theatre). With the 3 years, in every year, the course is split into theory and practical.There is 3 of each.

Opinion
I personally believe that UEA is a better option due to the fact that you are able to discus options and opinions and also given guidance by students that were once in the same place as you.