Program Overview
The MA Acting for Stage at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the MA Acting for Stage programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 19,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MA Acting for Stage programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Acting Skills
- Vocal Skills
- Movement Skills
- Public Performance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Selection is made on the basis of audition. Typically, candidates should have completed an undergraduate programme.
For international students recognised equivalent qualifications are accepted.
We also consider applicants with no formal qualifications who have an exceptional level of practical ability.
Candidates for whom English is not a first language are required to demonstrate a level of fluency appropriate to professional acting training.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,940 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
Cardiff, Wales
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is the National Conservatoire of Wales, located in Cardiff, Wales, providing professional training for actors, musicians, designers, technicians and arts...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-04-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months