Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Top reasons to study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Specialised training, preparing you for a career in the arts
Our mission is to inspire, educate and train the performers, practitioners and creatives who will shape the future of theatre and the performing arts.
Image gallery
Overview of the university
At Central we put your future career at the heart of everything we do, and when you leave, you’ll be a specialist in your subject – with the preparation you’ll need to get work in a fast-moving performing arts industry.
Who We Are
We’re a small specialist institution for the performing arts and offer everything from evening courses, diplomas and summer schools to undergraduate degrees, MA/MFAs, and research programmes. Our areas of specialism cover performance (acting, voice, movement), creative, design and production (theatre practice) and applied theatre.
State-of-the-art facilities
Our facilities are state-of-the-art: we have everything you’d expect from a world-famous drama school, and more – along with plenty of rehearsal and practice spaces - and an experimental lighting studio.
Programs and courses at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
23 courses at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, listed alphabetically:
Videos
Articles and news
Key facts and statistics
Location
The main campus of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in is shown on the map below:
Study abroad information
Central is located in Swiss Cottage, just three short tube stops from London's West End and buzzing theatre district. London is famous for its restaurants, cafes, bars and nightlife and we can guarantee you'll never be bored.
As a Central student you'll be encouraged to make the most of the capital's huge range of live performances and will receive a weekly email with a list of ticket offers and deals.
Central's proximity to the West End and the performing arts industry make it an ideal starting point for a career in the arts, enabling students to begin building professional networks while still studying.
Find out more about attending Central as an International Student
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama international links
We welcome students from all over the world to Central and support them throughout their time with us.