A small number of NCDT accredited courses at independent drama schools and a large number of unaccredited courses are full-cost or independent courses, and do not attract any government funding. The students (or their parents) are responsible for the full tuition fees, which average around £10,000 per year, and all living costs. Students on these courses are not eligible for Student Loans or any Government grant help.
Students offered places on courses at DaDA-awarding schools who are not specifically offered a DaDA scholarship will be unfunded and responsible for their full course fees and all living expenses.
The total cost of funding a 3-year independent programme, including living costs, can be in the region of £50,000. Possible sources of support are detailed below, and on our Fundraising Factsheet.
See the NCDT accredited course list to find a Full Cost Course which is also accredited by NCDT (listed as N/A in the Funding column).
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I came to drama training having done a degree first (in English). So I wouldn’t have been eligible for a student loan. Anyway, the course I did was funded by DaDA awards and unfortunately, I didn’t get one. I was very lucky in that I had an inheritance I could use, and for the rest, I took out a Career Development Loan. I’d also saved up some money by working the year before. I did a one-year course and to be honest, I now wish I had done two years, even if it meant getting further into debt. I get the impression that it’s taken more seriously if you’ve trained for longer. Still though, my course was excellent. I was lucky and filmed an advert so I have been able to pay off some of my loan (it was £6,000). The terms of it were that I have to repay it within four years, and that can be pretty stressful.
- Malcolm |
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