Overview

The Acting course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama has four key principles:

Self-discovery – we encourage you to investigate and interrogate your world, challenging your own habits and preconceptions and opening yourself to the journey of the training, while learning to accept uncertainty and failure as part of the process of change and growth, and making curiosity, originality and artistic courage the cornerstones of your professional and artistic life.

Artistry – we offer you the skills you need to build your craft as an actor, so that your imagination and creativity can find expression in truthful characterisation and in the telling of complex and profound stories that offer insights into our world and the human condition.

Empowerment – within the safety of the creative space and the integrity of the acting ensemble, we promote the honest exchange of thoughts and ideas, the sharing of creative inspiration and the generosity of spirit which should always characterise a true actor.

Tradition and innovation – intrinsic to this course is a commitment to studying longstanding theories and practices while welcoming innovation and new vision.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Discovery – Freeing and Discovering

Mastery – Expanding Form and Meaning

Independence – Applying the Craft of Acting

Method Acting

Stage Performance

Shakespeare Theatre
Russian Drama

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Liberal Arts Drama Fine Arts View 217 other Bachelors in Liberal Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 A Levels at C, 3 GCSEs at C, and selection by audition.

Normal offers may be higher and depend upon expected grades and audition performance. Exceptional applicants who do not meet this requirement, but demonstrate appropriate potential, may be accepted.

Selection for audition will normally depend on you meeting, or being predicted to meet, minimum entry requirements, and on written references and demonstration of the following in the UCAS written statement:

engagement with theatre and acting at national/local level

evidence of a real commitment to acting and a long-standing interest in acting and theatre
knowledge of a range of theatrical forms and genres
experience gained in post-education contexts, such as the workplace, travel and voluntary settings.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

25200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Central offer a range of scholarships and bursaries you can apply for. Visit www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-bursaries-awards

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Scholarships Information

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