Royal Academy of Dance in profile
The Royal Academy of Dance is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
About Royal Academy of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dance is a university.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in 36, Battersea Square, London, SW11 3RA.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Royal Academy of Dance at a glance.
Ways to study
How you can study at Royal Academy of Dance:
Full-time
The standard route at Royal Academy of Dance, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Entry is by audition or portfolio
Places at Royal Academy of Dance are decided by audition or portfolio as well as your qualifications. Apply through UCAS Conservatoires or directly, and expect earlier deadlines than a typical university.
Applying from school or college
Alongside your audition or portfolio, Royal Academy of Dance will look at your academic qualifications. Preparation and practice matter as much as grades. Check the specific requirements for your discipline early.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants audition for Royal Academy of Dance too, often by recorded video or online, with an English-language qualification and international fee status.
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Programmes at Royal Academy of Dance
2 programmes at Royal Academy of Dance. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
| Dance Education | BA (Hons) | Education & Teaching |
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Complete programme list for Royal Academy of Dance; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (2 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Royal Academy of Dance is a campus-based university in London.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at Royal Academy of Dance in London. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is Royal Academy of Dance right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in London
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about Royal Academy of Dance, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Royal Academy of Dance awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
A clear, structured route
Fixed term structure, defined assessment rules and academic support give orientation from day one.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in London with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Royal Academy of Dance’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Royal Academy of Dance awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
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