BA (Hons) Acting
In this intensive practical and performance-based training course, you'll gain the skills and experience you need to sustain a career in theatre, screen and digital media.
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How to apply - Acting and Musical Theatre
Everything you need to know about applying to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
How to apply
For entry to the course, you must apply via UCAS Conservatoires. This service allows you apply to more than one conservatoire and track the progress of your application online. There is a one-off fee of £28.50 to use UCAS Conservatoires.
To start a new application, visit UCAS Conservatoires: Apply and Track.
The UCAS Conservatoires Institution Code for the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is R59 and the Course Code for course is located on the course page.
When applying via UCAS Conservatoire, you will be required to choose a main specialism/discipline. Please see the table for what you need to select.
You can find more information about auditioning on our audition pages.
| Course | MA Arts Management |
|---|---|
| Main specialism/discipline | Drama production |
| Course code | 705F (full time); 700P (part time) |
| Course | BA Acting |
|---|---|
| Main specialism/discipline | Drama performance |
| Course code | 200F |
| Course | MA Acting Screen for Stage, Screen & Recorded Media |
|---|---|
| Main specialism/discipline | Drama performance |
| Course code | 704F |
| Course | BA Musical Theatre |
|---|---|
| Main specialism/discipline | Musical Theatre |
| Course code | RW02 |
| Course | MA Musical Theatre |
|---|---|
| Main specialism/discipline | Musical Theatre |
| Course code | 713F |
- In your application, you will be asked for details of your ‘practical/music referee’. This should be a reference written by your drama teacher/lecturer, head of department or any other appropriate person who can comment on your skills and abilities in a relevant context.
- We recommend that you pay particular attention to the information you provide in your personal statement on your application form in order to give us as full a picture as possible of your relevant experience and reasons for applying.
- There is an audition fee of £35 to cover the cost of arranging and delivering auditions.
- We are committed to providing access to training for the most talented students, regardless of background or financial means. Our fee waiver policy is designed to support applicants for whom their financial circumstances may be a barrier to auditioning.
Applications dates
| Course | MA Arts Management |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Application deadline | We strongly advise that you apply before the end of March 2025. We will continue to accept applications for this course for as long as vacancies remain. |
| Course | BA Acting |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Application deadline | 29 January 2025 |
| Course | MA Acting Screen for Stage, Screen & Recorded Media |
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| Applications open | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Application deadline | 25 March 2025 |
| Course | BA Musical Theatre |
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| Applications open | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Application deadline | 29 January 2025 |
| Course | MA Musical Theatre |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Application deadline | 1 March 2025 |
Courses
BA (Hons) Acting
In this intensive practical and performance-based training course, you'll gain the skills and experience you need to sustain a career in theatre, screen and digital media.
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BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
Explore a diverse range of singing, spoken voice, dance and acting methods in our course with numerous performance projects and two fully staged productions.
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MA Acting for Stage, Screen and Recorded Media
Launch your acting career with intensive expert-led tuition and practical studio and rehearsal-based training in a professional working environment.
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MA Musical Theatre
Meet the demands of today's industry with our course that blends acting and dance classes with one-to-one singing lessons and roles in two public performances.
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MA Arts Management
Gain the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the creative sector, along with two work placements, in our industry-led course.
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