Acting

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

Acting BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 77% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CC.

A-Level Entry

CC

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

77.24%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

There are three distinctive course options on the BA (Hons) Acting programme at Central:
- Classical and Contemporary This programme allows for full immersion into the world of performance and is about readying the performer of tomorrow through embracing the rich heritage of theatrical arts, harmonizing it with creative innovation.

- Contemporary and Devised 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

- Musical Theatre Train to become an accomplished actor with extensive training in singing and dancing . You will put newly developed skills in to practice in musicals, classical and contemporary plays.

Applicants are considered for all three courses through a single UCAS application choice (W410) and through a single audition process. We encourage applicants to list their preference in the CHOICE DETAILS of the UCAS applicant, under FURTHER DETAILS.

Students are entitled to full Equity status upon graduation.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CC
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
Scottish Higher BCC
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000