Admission

1. A university degree, one of the equivalent higher education diplomas listed in the table below or evidence of having obtained the necessary skills and knowledge through personal or professional experience (Accreditation of Prior Experience).

2. Evidence of sufficient command of the French language (Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ).

3. Possess:
a) the ability to express themselves, write, summarize and think creatively;
b) prior basic knowledge of philosophy, literary or artistic disciplines (via the Minor in Culture and Creation [30.0], for instance).

Practical performing arts experience acquired prior to entering the Master's programme is a plus. This experience may include, but is not limited to, theatre workshops, internships and courses at an academy, school or university.

Advanced stagecraft practice is a prerequisite for pursuing the Master's teaching focus.

4. For students who do not have adequate training in one of more of these subjects, prerequisites will be added to their Master's programme (15 credits maximum).
If the total prerequisites exceed 15 credits, admission to the Master's is subject to successful completion of the Master's in Performing Arts preparatory year [60.0], for which the programme (60 credits maximum) is tailored to the student's academic record.
Course equivalences must be approved by the Chair of the Examination Board, the Examination Board Secretary and the Vice Dean.

5. Students wishing to pursue a Master's degree with a teaching focus must have a French Community of Belgium diploma; failing this, they will have to pass a French language proficiency examination to demonstrate that their command of written and spoken French is equivalent to Level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (for further information, visit https://uclouvain.be/en-204103.html).

6. In order to be admitted to the master, the students must firstly register online via the UCL website and also send the Centre for Theatre Studies’ Administrative Office a file comprising:
- a covering letter
- a CV and photo in identity card format
- copies of the degrees or certificates of achievement previously obtained, a detailed list of courses that might have been followed in addition to the statement of grades obtained in higher education
- where appropriate, details of practical experience in performing arts acquired previously with the relevant certificates evidencing participation

• University Bachelors
• Non university Bachelors
• Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree
• Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree
• Adults taking up their university training
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Adults taking up their university training

> See the website Valorisation des acquis de l'expérience

It is possible to gain admission to all masters courses via the validation of professional experience procedure.

The Accreditation of Prior Experience (valorisation des acquis de l’expérience – VAE) procedure is applicable for admission to all Master's (except Advanced Master's) programmes.

Mature students wishing to study for a Master's in Performing Arts, but who do not have the necessary qualifications for direct admission to the course, may submit evidence of the relevant knowledge and skills they have acquired through personal or professional experience (Accreditation of Prior Experience). They must have at least five years' relevant experience, excluding any higher education courses failed. An Examination Board will assess the candidates' knowledge and abilities and decide whether or not they are adequate for successful completion of the Master's course. Where necessary, the Board will impose an additional course requirement (15 credits maximum) from the preparatory year courses, to be taken in the first year of the Master's degree. The Centre of Drama Studies is very much in favour of adults studying alongside young students. To allow mature students to combine studies with work commitments, most courses will be grouped together on certain days of the week. Students who provide evidence of employment may spread their Master's programme over three or four years, provided the decision is made prior to enrolling for the year of study and is approved by the Examination Board.

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Reminder : all Masters (apart from Advanced Masters) are also accessible on file.

Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration