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Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

the United Kingdom

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Top reasons to study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Specialised training, preparing you for a career in the arts 

Our mission is to inspire, educate and train the performers, practitioners and creatives who will shape the future of theatre and the performing arts.

About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Country the United Kingdom
Number of courses 27
Year founded 1906
Number of students 1100

At Central we put your future career at the heart of everything we do, and when you leave, you’ll be a specialist in your subject – with the preparation you’ll need to get work in a fast-moving performing arts industry.

Who We Are

We’re a small specialist institution for the performing arts and offer everything from evening courses, diplomas and summer schools to undergraduate degrees, MA/MFAs, and research programmes. Our areas of specialism cover performance (acting, voice, movement), creative, design and production (theatre practice) and applied theatre.

State-of-the-art facilities

Our facilities are state-of-the-art: we have everything you’d expect from a world-famous drama school, and more – along with plenty of rehearsal and practice spaces - and an experimental lighting studio.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Central have multiple scholarships, bursaries and awards for incoming and continuing students including the Leverhulme Scholarship of up to £10,000.

You can find out more about the funding currently available for Central students here

Study Abroad Information

Central is located in Swiss Cottage, just three short tube stops from London's West End and buzzing theatre district. London is famous for its restaurants, cafes, bars and nightlife and we can guarantee you'll never be bored.

As a Central student you'll be encouraged to make the most of the capital's huge range of live performances and will receive a weekly email with a list of ticket offers and deals. 

Central's proximity to the West End and the performing arts industry make it an ideal starting point for a career in the arts, enabling students to begin building professional networks while still studying.

Find out more about attending Central as an International Student

Facts about Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

  • Year institution founded: 1906
  • Total enrolled: 1100

We welcome students from all over the world to Central and support them throughout their time with us.

International Study Visa

As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.