This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
There are three distinctive course options on the BA (Hons) Acting programme at Central:
- Stage and Screen This programme allows for full immersion into the world of performance and is about readying the performer of tomorrow through embracing the rich heritage of theatrical arts, harmonizing it with creative innovation.
- Collaborative and Devised Theatre This unique and innovative actor training programme develops your professional skills to work across theatre, TV, film, and audio and a devising practice that will see you become an accomplished maker of your own performance work
- Musical Theatre Train to become an accomplished actor with extensive training in singing and dancing . You will put newly developed skills in to practice in musicals, classical and contemporary plays.
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Acting
- Collaborative and Devised Theatre
- Musical Theatre
Modules
For detailed information available in the Course Specification document, click on the 'Course Details' heading on the following page of Central's website: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/acting-ba
Assessment method
For detailed information available in the Course Specification document, click on the 'Course Details' heading on the following page of Central's website: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/course/acting-ba
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W410
- Institution code:
- C35
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international candidates. All applications must be made via UCAS. Applicants must attend a live audition either in London or at one of our international audition locations. In the past, auditions have been held in New York, San Francisco, Santiago, Singapore and Sydney. International audition dates will be listed on Central's website once they are confirmed. Applicants who are unable to attend an in-person audition will be permitted to send in a self-tape for the first-round audition.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BCC
T Level - P
A wide range of qualifications, both UK and international, are acceptable for admission. Note that international qualification certificates and transcripts must be accompanied by a certified translation if the document language is not English. In all cases, grades alone will not determine whether an applicant will be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Once we receive your application we will email you with details of your first-round audition. You can view the audition requirements for this course at the following page on our website: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/content/audition-process-ba-acting-courses - offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With no lower than 6.0 in an individual component (ie. Reading, Writing, Listening or Speaking). |
English language requirements are outlined on Central's website:
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £25200 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £25200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note that the EU fee may not be applicable to students originating from an EU country who have settled/pre-settled status. Other criteria apply. See the gov.uk website for further details.
Students who are applying for an equivalent or lower level qualification (ELQ) to one they already possess, will be charged full fees, unless they are exempt. Please see the Office for Students' website for details.
Sponsorship information
https://www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-bursaries-awards
Provider information
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London
Embassy Theatre
Eton Avenue
Camden
NW3 3HY