Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is an international leader for professional theatre and performance-related training, offering an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Why choose Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

As a drama conservatoire within the University of London, Central has many unique qualities including:

• Excellent graduate employment prospects and strong industry links
• First-rate teaching facilities including the celebrated Embassy Theatre and offsite settings
• Expert academics demonstrating a dedicated commitment to high-quality teaching
• Central London location situated amongst a vibrant community of arts organisations
• Unique study approaches including specialist conservatoire training
• Dedicated research department exploring the future of theatre making

I use many of the skills I developed and honed whilst at Central on a regular basis. Having Advanced Theatre Practice on my CV gave me the confidence to apply for the job in the first place and helped me to stand out in a highly competitive market. I’m honoured to be working at one of the UK’s leading regional theatres and my time at Central played no small part in equipping me with the tools I’m now using to make a success of my career.

Rob Beck, MA/MFA Advanced Theatre Practice 2018, currently Drama Practitioner at the Birmingham Rep Theatre.

Our courses

• MA Acting (Classical)
• MA Acting (Contemporary)
• MA Acting for Screen
• MA/MFA Actor Training and Coaching
• MA/MFA Advanced Theatre Practice
• MA Applied Theatre
• PG Cert Applied Theatre with Young People
• MA/MFA Creative Producing
• MA Drama and Movement Therapy
• MA/MFA Movement: Directing and Teaching
• MA Music Theatre
• MA/MFA Scenography
• MA/MFA Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching
• MA/MFA Writing for Stage and Broadcast Media

I am coaching organisations and individuals in-house and digitally around the US towards clearer communication. If there is one thing that Central has given me to prepare me for this opportunity, it is the rigour of my research skills. I can’t praise Central enough – the commitment to the course is invaluable if one is willing to explore new territories.

Joy Lanceta, MA/MFA Voice Studies: Teaching and Coaching 2016, Corporate Vocal Coach and Project Head of Global Learning USA.

How to find out more?

To find out more about Central’s courses including open events, public productions, how to apply, support services, fees and scholarships information visit our website.

Having a safe, constructive environment to try my work out gave me the confidence to write, and the demands of the course instilled in me the self-discipline that’s vital for pursuing writing as a career