Acting: Contemporary and Devised
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | - 3 years | October | £9250 per year | £25200 per year |
Current fees for The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama can be found here: https://www.cssd.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees-and-additional-costs
About Acting: Contemporary and Devised, BA (Hons) - at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
- Receive a thorough actor training that places emphasis on your creative potential to make your own performance work;
- Encounter cutting-edge ideas and experiment with the latest techniques to inform your acting process;
- Work with the most exciting theatre companies, directors, and practitioners in the performing arts industries;
- Extensive industry exposure obtained through public productions and a showcase in Central London for agents and casting directors;
- Notable graduates include Karl Queensborough, Naomi Ackie and Martins Imhangbe.
This unique and innovative actor training programme develops your professional skills to work across theatre, TV, film, and audio and a devising practice that will see you become an accomplished maker of your own performance work.
The programme is known for the high standard of actor training, but also as a space where you can create and tell your own stories in sophisticated and exciting new ways. This is a highly physical and rigorous training that embraces the diversity of our students and nurtures your potential as a creative, imaginative actor and artist. Devising is at the core of the practice with space to structure, develop, and experiment with ideas, theatrical form, and exploration of the most up-to-date modes of performance making in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Entry requirements
Contact Royal Central School of Speech and Drama to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Specialist conservatoire training
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) is a member of the University of London and one of the UK’s leading drama schools. Based in Swiss Cottage, London, Central offers specialist conservatoire-style training across performance, practice and production, preparing students for careers in theatre, film, TV and live events.
A focused learning environment
Central is a small, specialist institution, which means students benefit from small class sizes, close contact with tutors, and intensive practical training. Teaching is led by experienced practitioners and academics, with learning shaped around professional practice and real-world creative processes.
Career-focused education
At Central, future careers are built into the curriculum. Students graduate as specialists in their chosen field, with strong professional insight, industry experience and a clear understanding of how the creative industries work. Central’s long history and strong industry links help students build connections and develop sustainable careers across the performing arts.
Professional facilities and London location
Students train in specialist studios, rehearsal spaces and production facilities, including performance venues and technical workshops. Central’s London location places students close to the heart of the UK’s creative industries, offering access to theatres, production companies and professional opportunities throughout their studies.