Course Summary

RWCMD offers a maximum of 18 places on the three-year undergraduate programme in Musical Theatre. Students on the programme will receive training in acting, vocal, movement, singing, dance and creative skills from an established team of staff with regular input from visiting professionals. This intensive and immersive training experience will enable them to take advantage of the diverse employment opportunities within the rapidly expanding and increasingly international musical theatre industry. Find out more at: https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/musicaltheatre The College’s existing undergraduate drama training has been ranked four times as the very best in the UK by the Guardian University League Tables, and has a long-standing for producing highly-skilled, professional actors, who are well equipped to respond the demands of an ever-changing industry.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 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: RW02

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

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification 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.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.rwcmd.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-musical-theatre

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
EU 22505.0 Year 1
International 22505.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

All International and EU tuition fees are subject to annual revision and are typically increased 3%-5%

Provider information

Castle Grounds
Cathays Park
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Cardiff
CF10 3ER

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