Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
Students on the programme will receive training in singing, spoken voice, dance and acting methods, developing the physical, vocal, creative and professional skills needed to meet the demands of this ever-changing industry. Guided by an established core team of staff, with considerable input from experienced professional practitioners and visiting directors, students will take part in a rigorous and highly practical training experience.
As the only musical theatre programme of its kind in Wales, the course prepares students for a career in musical theatre through performance projects and a variety of staged performances, including two fully staged productions working under professional conditions. This intensive and immersive training will enable students to respond to the diverse opportunities within today’s rapidly expanding musical theatre industry.
We do not currently offer entry beyond Year 1 for this programme.
Course details
Principal study options
During the application and audition process, you must select which instrument(s) you wish to specialise in for the duration of your course. On this course, you can choose from the following options:
Instrument/specialisms
For all courses, you must select at least one specialism from the 'primary' list. For those studying primary/secondary pathways, two instruments may be selected – one from the 'primary' list and one from the 'secondary' list. Joint pathway students may select any two instruments from either list.
Primary instrument/specialism
- Musical Theatre
How to apply
If you are an international applicant, or you are applying for a postgraduate course, or are choosing certain assessment locations, the 'on time' deadline may be later in the year - please contact the conservatoire directly.
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- RW02
- Institution code:
- R59
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Normal entrance requirements include A levels, BTEC or equivalent qualifications, although candidates with an exceptional level of practical ability may be accepted without formal qualifications. Equivalent qualifications include WBQ, Scottish Highers, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, International Baccalaureate, Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (Level 3) and recognised international qualifications.
Selection is made on the basis of an audition process, in which candidates will need to demonstrate skills in all three areas of musical theatre performance – acting, singing and dance. https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-musical-theatre
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- All candidates will be required to submit a self-tape audition in support of their application via Acceptd (https://app.getacceptd.com/rwcmd). Without an audition we will be unable to consider your application any further. Please see https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/audition-guidance for requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Institution's Own Test | Requirements vary depending on the course of study | If you're applying from outside the UK, you will usually have to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. The requirements will vary depending on your chosen course of study. The tests we accept and minimum levels required for entry are available on the RWCMD website: |
https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international-students/english-language-requirements
Assessment locations
In the event of a successful assessment, applicants may be invited for a further interview prior to being made an offer.
Remote assessment recordings may be accepted in the event that you cannot attend an assessment in person.
Single specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | £35 |
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Fee Not Known |
| USA New York | £35 |
| USA Chicago | £35 |
Joint principal specialism assessment
| Location | On-time Fee |
|---|---|
| Online | Not Applicable |
| CBCDC Myfyrwyr | Not Applicable |
| USA New York | Not Applicable |
| USA Chicago | Not Applicable |
Additional Information
All first round auditions will take place online, via self-tape submission. Please see our audition guidance for more information: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/audition-guidance/audition-musical-theatre
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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:
The maximum annual Tuition Fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses is governed by the Welsh Government and is subject to increase.
The international & EU fees stated are for one academic year and are subject to an annual increase.
*Provisional fee
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Please see our website for further information: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
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