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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

(3.9)
7 reviews

Overview

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama information

Level of study
Undergraduate64%Postgraduate36%
Mode of study
Full-time100%Part-time0%
Gender ratio
Female69%Male31%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Number of students
930
Source: HESA

About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

UCAS code: C35

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is an international leader for professional drama, theatre and performance-related training. We offer an extensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and other courses.

Source: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Tuition fees at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

  • First year tuition fees for UK students are £9,535 for all courses.
  • International students pay between £27,250 and £27,780 in the first year, with most courses having a fee of £27,250.

Job prospects

Undergraduate

£18.5k

Average graduate salary

88%

Graduates in work or further study

Postgraduate

92%

Graduates in work or further study

Average graduate salary is determined 12 months after a student graduates from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Graduates in work or further study percentage is determined 15 months after a student graduates from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

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Courses

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Here are Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's top 20 courses, based on UCAS points

96-120 UCAS points
Drama and Applied Theatre

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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96-120 UCAS points
Performance and Contemporary Arts

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

96-120 UCAS points
Writing for Performance

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

64-120 UCAS points
Production Technologies and Stage Management

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

64-120 UCAS points
Performance Design

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

64-120 UCAS points
Production Arts: Props, Painting and Set

BA 3 Years full-time 2026

Main Site

64-120 UCAS points
Costume Production

BA (Hons) 3 Years full-time 2026

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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama student reviews

(3.9)
Based on 7 reviews from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama's students and alumni
5 star
14%
4 star
57%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 7 reviews

2nd year student

3 years ago

For the size of the school, the student union goes beyond what is expected - so many events, your voice always feels heard, great union president

(5)
Student Union

2nd year student

3 years ago

Student union offers lots of events, bar fantastic - good location In North London. Good to mix with other courses

(4)
University life

2nd year student

3 years ago

Accommodation expensive and not near the school so didn’t use. Financial support alright but not enough to fully cover shortfall. Cost of living standard for London

(3)
Finance

2nd year student

3 years ago

DSD and counselling brilliant. SU means voices are heard. Tutors hands off when it comes to personal matters which has advantages and disadvantages

(4)
Support

2nd year student

3 years ago

Library brilliant and expansive. Rooming issues despite new block being built. Some parts of building falling apart, but generally workable

(3)
Facilities

2nd year student

3 years ago

Great tutors, some of the best in the country. Varied, step by step entry into the industry. Professional, decent feedback. However Rooming issues often

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

78%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

81%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

71%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

71%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

55%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

59%

low

How well organised is your course?

48%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

75%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

64%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

43%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

70%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

83%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

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