Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
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Program Characteristics
Prescreen Required
No Audition
Interview Required
In-Person or Virtual
University App Required
Program Highlights
TRAINING
•Part of the University of London — one of the UK's most prestigious conservatoires
•Interdisciplinary exploration of performance space, architecture, costume, lighting, sound, and video design
•Covers immersive installations, spatial narratives, and visual dramaturgy
•Practical creative compositions, material experimentation, and realised performance projects
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
•Placements within the creative industries
•Strong interdisciplinary skill set for expanded design fields
•Rooted in theatre and live performance practice
Key Info
Prescreen Requirements
PORTFOLIO (required)
•Submit examples of work 7 days before interview
•Single document as PDF and/or PowerPoint, max 15MB total
•Approximately 5-6 examples recommended
•May include photos, recordings, writing from school or performance projects
•Personal projects, work in progress, and ideas for future projects welcome
•Does not need to be directly related to design or show professional experience
•Add notes alongside pieces for extra context
•Video links may be included — ensure they are accessible without a password
Good to Know
APPLICATION PROCESS
•Apply through UCAS — Institution Code: C35, Course Code: W461
•UCAS Equal Consideration Deadline: 14 January 2026
•Must apply by deadline to be guaranteed an interview
ELIGIBILITY
•No requirement to be studying a related subject currently
•October 2026 start, 3 years full-time
What's The Process
INTERVIEW PROCESS
•One-to-one interview with a tutor from the programme
•In-person at London campus (includes campus and facilities tour) or online
•Portfolio must be submitted 7 days before interview
APPLICANT DISCOVERY DAY (optional)
•In-person event at London campus in Spring
•Travel grants available for eligible applicants
RESULTS
•Communicated via UCAS — allow several weeks for response
Scholarship Info
PROGRAMME-SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS
•The South Square Trust Scholarship (Home students)
GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS
•The Embassy Scholarship — open to all students including overseas
•Access to Central Bursary: £1,250 automatic for UK students with household income under £35,000
APPLICATION
•One application covers all eligible scholarships — form included in offer pack
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