Following a public consultation, independent regulator Office for Students (OfS) has announced that proposed funding cuts for performing arts, creative arts and media studies at higher education levels in England will go ahead from September.
Announced in April, the proposal to cut funding by 50 per cent for university arts courses was met with fierce opposition by performers and artists, with stark warnings issued by Public Campaign for the Arts and National Drama.
So disappointing. https://t.co/U3789vnvMy
In his confirmation letter to the OfS, education secretary Gavin Williamson said that he believes his recommendation to ‘reprioritise’ money away from arts towards STEM, medicine and healthcare subjects is ‘justified to support government priorities’.
Register now to continue reading
Register to the Drama & Theatre website today and gain access to all the latest news and developments from the world of drama education.
By registering you will receive:
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion on our website
Already have an account? Sign in here