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Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama

Cardiff, Wales

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Program Recognition

•Only Musical Theatre programme of its kind in Wales

•National Conservatoire of Wales, part of University of South Wales Group

•Patron: HM King Charles III

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Comprehensive training across singing, acting, dance (ballet, jazz, tap), and movement

•Small group classes of up to 20 students

•Weekly individual singing sessions with technical tutors and vocal repertoire coaches

•100% overall course satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Performance & Productions

•Multiple performance projects and fully staged productions throughout the course

•Professional showcases in Cardiff and London's West End for agents and casting directors

•Professional rehearsal environments with stage managers and technical designers

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£29,500

overseas students

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Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Only Musical Theatre programme of its kind in Wales

•National Conservatoire of Wales, part of University of South Wales Group

•Patron: HM King Charles III

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Comprehensive training across singing, acting, dance (ballet, jazz, tap), and movement

•Small group classes of up to 20 students

•Weekly individual singing sessions with technical tutors and vocal repertoire coaches

•100% overall course satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Performance & Productions

•Multiple performance projects and fully staged productions throughout the course

•Professional showcases in Cardiff and London's West End for agents and casting directors

•Professional rehearsal environments with stage managers and technical designers

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

•Only Musical Theatre programme of its kind in Wales

•National Conservatoire of Wales, part of University of South Wales Group

•Patron: HM King Charles III

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Comprehensive training across singing, acting, dance (ballet, jazz, tap), and movement

•Small group classes of up to 20 students

•Weekly individual singing sessions with technical tutors and vocal repertoire coaches

•100% overall course satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Performance & Productions

•Multiple performance projects and fully staged productions throughout the course

•Professional showcases in Cardiff and London's West End for agents and casting directors

•Professional rehearsal environments with stage managers and technical designers

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UCAS

Fee

UCAS Conservatoires Fee

£28.95

Deadline

Application deadlineUCAS Conservatoires DeadlineUCAS Undergraduate DeadlineJan 14, 2026

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Acceptd

Fee

Audition Fee

£35Waiver

Deadline

Acceptd submission deadlineJan 29, 2026

Prescreen Requirements

Songs

Self-Tape: Two Contrasting Songs, 2 Min Each

•ONE MUSICAL THEATRE SONG from pre-1965 repertoire

• One Contemporary Song (Modern Musical Theatre, Pop, or Rock)

Accompaniment

•Preferably accompanied (live or pre-recorded backing track)

•Unaccompanied singing is acceptable

•No original compositions

Monologues

One Audition Speech, 2 Min Max

•Either modern/contemporary (post-1956) or Elizabethan/Jacobean

•Must be from a published play

Material Guidelines

•May be edited for clarity

•Gender of original character does not matter

Additional Materials

Self-Tape Introduction, 1 Min 30 Sec Max

•Why you want to study at RWCMD

•Your training aspirations

Also Include

•Your interests outside of performing

•A fun fact about yourself

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Callback Requirements

Songs

Recall: Three Songs Total

•Repeat your two original songs

•Prepare one NEW song in a contrasting style to your originals

•Bring sheet music in correct key with clearly marked cuts

•Music must be in a folder or bound format

Monologues

Recall: Two Speeches Total

•Repeat your original speech

•Prepare one NEW speech in a contrasting style

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

•Apply via UCAS Conservatoires (Institution Code: R59, Course Code: RW02)

•Submit self-tape audition materials via Acceptd

Eligibility

•3-year full-time course starting September 2026

•Late applications NOT accepted for Musical Theatre

•Exceptional practical ability may substitute for formal qualifications

•International applicants must demonstrate English fluency

What's The Process

Audition Process

•Submit self-tape via Acceptd after applying through UCAS Conservatoires

•Self-tape includes introduction, two songs, and one speech

•In-person at RWCMD in Cardiff (likely February-March)

•Sessions covering singing, acting, and movement

•Online recall available for candidates 120+ miles away, international applicants, or accessibility needs

Decisions

•Recall decisions within one month of audition date

School Info

Snapshot

89%

Satisfaction

2025, 4 courses, n=75

96%

Grad Rate

900

Enrollment

£23k

Earnings

5yr after

Costs & Aid

Home Tuition

£9,790

UK/EU students

International Tuition

£29,500

overseas students

Discover Uni

Program Recognition

•Only Musical Theatre programme of its kind in Wales

•National Conservatoire of Wales, part of University of South Wales Group

•Patron: HM King Charles III

•Degree awarded by University of South Wales

Training

•Comprehensive training across singing, acting, dance (ballet, jazz, tap), and movement

•Small group classes of up to 20 students

•Weekly individual singing sessions with technical tutors and vocal repertoire coaches

•100% overall course satisfaction (2024 National Student Survey)

Performance & Productions

•Multiple performance projects and fully staged productions throughout the course

•Professional showcases in Cardiff and London's West End for agents and casting directors

•Professional rehearsal environments with stage managers and technical designers

Updated May 27, 1:16 AM