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Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in profile
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a university. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
1949
Founded
7
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
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Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position97th percentile
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Students continuing after their first year
Relative position97th percentile
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About Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a university, founded in 1949.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It is based in North Road, Cardiff, CF10 3ER.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama at a glance.
1949
Founded
Cardiff
Location
7
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
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Degree-awarding body
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Entry is by audition or portfolio
Places at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 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 Welsh College of Music and Drama 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 Welsh College of Music and Drama too, often by recorded video or online, with an English-language qualification and international fee status.
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Programmes at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
7 programmes at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Acting | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Design For Performance | BA (Hons) | Art & Design |
| Stage Management And Technical Theatre | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| FD Scenic Construction | Degree | Building & Construction |
| Musical Theatre | BA (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Jazz | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
| Music Instrumental And Vocal | BMus (Hons) | Music & Performing Arts |
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Complete programme list for Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama; full-time, part-time and delivery variants are grouped (7 programmes, 2026).
Campus & locations
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a campus-based university in Cardiff.
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.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Cardiff
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Is Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 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 Cardiff
- 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 Welsh College of Music and Drama, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama 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
Home tuition is regulated, with the cap set by the UK nation. 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 Cardiff with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
Home tuition at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is regulated, and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in. 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.
Frequently asked questions about Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Is Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama officially recognised?
Yes. Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
What can I study at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama?
7 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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