Information on UK Drama Schools
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD)
Information Taken From: RWCMD Website
Location:
Cardiff, Wales
Course Name:
BA (Hons) Acting
Qualification Awarded By:
University of South Wales
Eligible For Student Finance Y/N:
Yes
Admission 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.
How to Apply:
Applications to be made via UCAS Conservatoires
Audition Fee:
£35
There is a one-off fee of £27 to use UCAS Conservatoires.
Audition Fee Waiver Y/N and Criteria:
Yes.
Applicants for an audition fee waiver must be a current UK resident, in addition to which the applicant and/or the household where the applicant has permanent residence should be in receipt of one or more of the following:
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income Support • Housing Benefit
• Council Tax support (not just the single person reduction)
• Income-based Employment Support Allowance
• Personal Independence Payments (PIPs)
• Pension credit (guaranteed element only) with an award notice showing annual gross household income of less than £30,000
• Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit or Universal credit with an award notice showing annual gross household income of less than £30,000
• Full-time carers allowance
• The applicant is under 18 and in residential or foster care
More information can be found HERE
Audition Locations:
First-round auditions will be held over Zoom.
Recall (stage 1) auditions will be able take place at the College in Cardiff, and other external locations.
In exceptional circumstances we will be able to offer an online appointment. These include - being based 120 miles away from the audition location or based outside the UK; illness; an additional need that makes it difficult to travel. If you have been invited to attend a recall audition and you wish to request a recall audition online, please contact admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk, please ensure you include your UCAS ID, full name and noting why you wish to audition online. Please be assured that the method of your audition will not affect the panel’s assessment of your suitability.
Final Recall auditions are likely to take place in the week commencing 24 April at RWCMD in Cardiff.
In exceptional circumstances we will be able to offer an online appointment. These include- being based 120 miles away from the audition location or based outside the UK; illness; an additional need that makes it difficult to travel. If you have been invited to attend a recall audition and you wish to request a recall audition online, please contact admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk, please ensure you include your UCAS ID, full name and noting why you wish to audition online. Please note that final recalls that take place online will not include group work. Please be assured that the method of your audition will not affect the panel’s assessment of your suitability.
Travel Bursary Offered Y/N and Criteria:
No. ‘Unfortunately, we are not able to refund accommodation or travel costs.’
Audition Process:
Information on RWCMD Audition Process can be found HERE
Access Information for:
-Applicants:
If you have a disability and/or have particular needs, please contact us directly to ensure that we are able to make any necessary arrangements in time for your audition: admissions@rwcmd.ac.uk or telephone 029 2039 1361.
-Students:
See HERE for information on the School’s Student Services
Any financial support/bursaries in place for students:
Yes. See HERE for the school’s Financial Support page.
Partner Organisations:
Notable Alumni:
See HERE for information on RWCMD Associates
In celebration of our alumni, the RWCMD Associates award has been created to recognise recent graduates who have established themselves and made a significant contribution early in their chosen career.
Closing Date:
Wednesday 25 January 2023 at 18:00 (UK time)