1st degree in the broad field of performance and drama studies, though applications from students of other disciplines may be considered for those with sufficient experience of theatre, and a good level of written and spoken English (IELTS 7); applications may also be considered with appropriate professional experience, or demonstration of potential to undertake this form of postgraduate study successfully; an offer of a place is normally made only after an audition and/or interview; applicants may be asked to submit a short piece of written work; at audition, applicants must offer 2 speeches of their own choice, 1 of which must be Shakespeare; applicants may be required to work on these speeches with a director and/or to discuss their choices; applicants may also be required to participate in a short movement and/or voice workshop as part of the audition.