MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING
If you're hoping to work in musicals like Chicago or Les Miserables, you should more >
OR ALTERNATIVE TRAINING?
Drama school is not the only route into working in theatre or film. Perhaps you’re more >
APPLYING
The application and audition process can take a long time, so it's best to begin about a more >
FAQS
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FUNDING
There are three main ways Drama School courses are funded. To see how the course you are more >
HOW MUCH DOES TRAINING COST?
The cost of training varies. This is because there are three ways that NCDT accredited more >
MAINTAINED COURSES
Most drama school training accredited by NCDT now takes place on three-year degree courses offered more >
COURSES FUNDED BY DANCE AND DRAMA AWARDS (DADAs)
Some NCDT accredited courses at independent Drama Schools are part of the Dance and Drama Awards more >
FULL COST OR INDEPENDENT COURSES
A small number of NCDT accredited courses at independent drama schools and a large number of more >
OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING
Some Drama Schools have their own scholarships or bursaries to cover course fees for selected more >
TRAINING
Which Course Is Right For You?All NCDT accredited courses as well as providing professional more >
BACKGROUND TO DRAMA SCHOOL FUNDING
When applying for a grant, it is important to target prospective funders effectively. Trusts, more >
TRAINING OVERSEAS
The NCDT does not accredit any drama courses overseas but for those looking to study drama abroad more >
| School | Course Type | Course | Length | Qualification 1 | Qualification 2 | Funding |
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Central School of Speech and Drama
Central School of Speech and Drama
Embassy Theatre, 64 Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY 020 7722 8183 www.cssd.ac.uk [email protected] |
Stage Management/Technical Theatre | Stage Management and Theatre Production | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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Central School of Speech and Drama
Central School of Speech and Drama
Embassy Theatre, 64 Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY 020 7722 8183 www.cssd.ac.uk [email protected] |
Stage Management/Technical Theatre | Theatre Crafts and Construction | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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Central School of Speech and Drama
Central School of Speech and Drama
Embassy Theatre, 64 Eton Avenue, London NW3 3HY 020 7722 8183 www.cssd.ac.uk [email protected] |
Stage Management/Technical Theatre | Theatre Sound | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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Drama Centre
Drama Centre
Central St Martins College of Art and Design, Saffron House, Back Hill, London, EC1 5EN 020 7514 7022 www.csm.arts.ac.uk/drama [email protected] |
Acting | BA (Hons) Acting | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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Drama Studio London
Drama Studio London
Grange Court, 1 Grange Road, London, W5 5QN 020 8579 3897 www.dramastudiolondon.co.uk/ [email protected] |
Acting | Postgraduate Diploma in Acting | 1 yr | Diploma | Diploma | n/a |
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East 15 Acting School
East 15 Acting School
Hatfields, Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RY 020 8508 5983 www.east15.ac.uk [email protected] |
Acting | BA (Hons) Acting | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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East 15 Acting School
East 15 Acting School
Hatfields, Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RY 020 8508 5983 www.east15.ac.uk [email protected] |
Acting | MA Acting | 1 yr | Degree | Degree | n/a |
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East 15 Acting School
East 15 Acting School
Hatfields, Rectory Lane, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3RY 020 8508 5983 www.east15.ac.uk [email protected] |
Acting | BA Acting and Contemporary Theatre | 3 yr | Degree | Degree | Maintained |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Acting | BA (Hons) Acting | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | n/a |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Acting | National Diploma in Acting | 3 yrs | Diploma | Diploma | DaDA |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Stage Management/Technical Theatre | Nat Dip in Professional Production Skills | 2 yrs | Diploma | Nat Dip | DaDA |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Stage Management/Technical Theatre | Diploma in Professional Production Skills | 1 yr | Diploma | Diploma | n/a |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Acting | Acting Diploma | 1 yr | Diploma | Diploma | n/a |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Musical Theatre | MA/Postgraduate Diploma Musical Theatre | 1 yr | Degree | Postgraduate Diploma | n/a |
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GSA Conservatoire
GSA Conservatoire
Millmead Terrace, Guildford GU2 4YT 01483 560 701 www.conservatoire.org [email protected] |
Musical Theatre | BA (Hons) Musical Theatre | 3 yrs | Degree | Degree | Maintained |