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University degree

Acting

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course

This programme in Acting is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
89% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels89%
other higher education9%
no formal qualifications2%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
94%
Continue past first year
82%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled60%
Elementary occupations15%
Caring personal services5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
82%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching93%
Assessment & feedback74%
Academic support73%
Well organised82%
Learning resources82%
Student community74%
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's own site.
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