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BA (Hons) Acting
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Course scheme
- UCAS Conservatoires
- Awarded by:
- University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
Course summary
BA (Hons) Acting is a three year full-time undergraduate course. We offer an exceptional environment in which to pursue a professional acting course. Our established teaching team is made up of highly experienced professional practitioners, who will help you develop the physical and emotional resources to enable you to respond to the wide ranging demands of the contemporary acting professions. We design our programme to equip you with the full range of knowledge and skills you need to succeed in theatre, film, television and radio.
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:
Main specialism
Only one specialism is studied. It may be possible to study a further instrument, but this will not contribute towards the qualification.
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
- Drama Performance
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU does not have vacancies
- Wales does not have vacancies
- England does not have vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland does not have vacancies
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
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
14 January
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:
- 200F
- Institution code:
- R86
- Campus name:
- Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Candidates for whom English is not a first language are required to demonstrate a level of fluency appropriate to professional acting training. This will be assessed at audition.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
Selection is made on the basis of an audition process.
Applicants must have completed or be in their final year of their A-Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification prior to entry. Equivalent qualifications include Scottish Highers, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate, WBQ, International Baccalaureate, Advanced GNVQ, AVCE or Advanced Diploma (level 3), and recognised international qualifications.
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790* | Year 1 |
| EU | £29500 | Year 1 |
| International | £29500 | Year 1 |
* 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.
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3ER
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Course contact details
Admissions Team
Email:admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk
Phone:029 2039 1361
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