Good afternoon
@musical-tia It's great to hear you are considering studying theatre studies; this is a great course choice.
It depends on the person whether an acting school or university will be better, as both have their advantages and disadvantages.
At the University of Reading, there are many different courses for studying film and acting; the main webpage can be found
here. The course most similar to what you are looking for will be the
BA Theatre and Performance. However, there are many other options which could broaden your horizons more and might help increase your knowledge base, but this all depends on what you would like to learn.
At the University of Reading, there is a
BA in English Literature and Film & Theatre course,
a BA in Creative Writing and Theatre, and
a BA in Creative Writing and Film & Theatre. These courses seem very similar to the one you wish to study, but they all offer something slightly different that might interest you.
The
Department of Film, Theatre and Television teaches this course. The film department has access to the brand-new
Shinfield Studios close to the university.
The University of Reading looks at every application on individual merit, ensuring every student can receive an offer; this is the
contextual offers scheme. However, this does not mean every student gains an offer to the university. When I was applying to the university, I found it very helpful to attend an
Open Day; however, for students who live far away or do not have access to an
Open Day, there is a
Virtual Tour, which prospective students can look at from their
homes. I highly recommend you have a look at the
Virtual Tour, it provides an insight tot the campus.
When it comes to budgeting, it is best to work out how much you will have every month and then work out the essential things such as rent and bills (Utility might be included in your rent, and then things like car and phone), groceries, and savings. this will allow you to see if you have enough money to support yourself every month; however, many students tend to have part-time jobs.
There is a great PDF
here which shows the best ways to budget. There is also an informative blog by a fellow student at the University of Reading about their
budgeting strategies. You can also find out important financial information about the university
here.Commuting from your home is a great way to go to university but remain on a budget. This makes the rent cheaper (if you are living with a family member), and you will have fewer outgoings. I have written a pros and cons blog about commuting to university, which you can read
here.I hope this information provides an insight into some of the degree options you may like at the University of Reading; if you have any questions, then please let us know, and we will be happy to help.
All the best,
Ella
BSc Ecology.