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The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is: + Europe’s first Steinway-Exclusive Conservatory + Ranked Number 1 Drama School in the UK 4 times in the last 7 years* + Honoured to have His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales as RWCMD President *Guardian University League Tables, 2019, 2018, 2015 & 2013. HRH The Prince of Wales meeting students following his 70th Birthday Gala held at RWCMD.
WHY STUDY HERE
The Royal Welsh College of Music & + has industry partners and + Cardiff is the Most Cost-effective
Drama (RWCMD) is the National placement opportunities with the City in the UK for Students,
Conservatoire of Wales and competes BBC National Orchestra of Wales, according to the Natwest Student
alongside an international peer group Welsh National Opera, Royal Living Index 2017
of conservatoires and specialist arts Shakespeare Company, National + campus hosts major events such
colleges for the best students Theatre, Royal Court Theatre and as BBC Cardiff Singer of the
globally, enabling students to enter many more World, World Stage Design,
and influence the world of music, + is a multi-cultural institution, World Harp Congress and
theatre and related professions. with students from 50 different BBC Young Musician of the Year
countries + the campus is located in the very
The College:
+ has internationally renowned centre of Cardiff, the capital city
+ boasts small class sizes and one-to-
teachers, the majority of which of Wales, and is just 2 hours by
one teaching, providing students
also work in industry train to central London
with lots of individual attention
+ regularly hosts international
+ has its own arts centre on campus
visiting artists
which presents 500 plus
performances each year, providing
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students with performance
opportunities and valuable
experience
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A powerhouse of innovation
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and collaboration across the
performing arts.
The Telegraph (national newspaper)
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CARDIFF FACTS
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Media City Music, Theatre and Dance An energetic musical energy Stimulating Arts Centre
Cardiff’s booming film and TV Home to the BBC National is evident across the city’s As one of the city's favourite
industry produces ambitious Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, famed music scene from venues, RWCMD presents over
drama for global audiences. Welsh National Opera and venues including Tramshed 500 public performances each
With BBC, Bad Wolf & indie National Dance Company Wales, and the cult Clwb Ifor Bach year offering plentiful, diverse
production companies receiving to name a few, there’s always showcasing contemporary and performance opportunities from
international recognition, Cardiff something on offer in one of underground music. Shakespeare to the NEW writing
is recognised as the largest Cardiff’s plentiful concert halls season, opera to jazz and just
media city outside of London. and music venues. With a rich and vibrant theatre about everything in between.
World-class facilities together scene, the Welsh capital
with Wales’ dramatic landscape There’s also a large jazz scene, presents a wide spectrum
of rugged coastlines, castles, with the likes of Café Jazz and of theatre productions from
mountains and cityscapes The Bootlegger, Cardiff’s very Broadway hit musicals at the
provide diverse filming locations own speakeasy, bringing a slice iconic Wales Millennium Centre
and attract big budget of America to the Welsh capital. to eclectic new writing across
productions. the many neighbourhood art
centres.
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Extraordinary beauty,
wonderful people and
great hospitality.
Barack Obama, Former U.S. President
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Affordable Epitome of Cool Shopping Connected
Ranked as the UK’s Most Cost- Described by The Lonely Planet St David’s Centre is one of the Just 2 hours to central London
effective City in the UK for Guide to Britain as the “epitome largest shopping centres in the by train and with Cardiff
Students (Natwest Student of cool” with “a creative energy UK with luxury designer labels International Airport and
Living Index 2017) Cardiff is a and relaxed atmosphere that available alongside high street nearby Bristol Airport
much-loved, student-friendly complements its youthful stores and cool independent providing access from most
city renowned for being safe heritage”, The Rough (Travel) shops in a beautiful network worldwide destinations, this
and affordable, ensuring you Guide calls it “one of the coolest of antique arcades. coastal city is ideally located
can enjoy its rich and vibrant cities in the UK” and Cardiff is for easy travel.
culture. ranked “third best capital city
in Europe” according to The
Quality of Life in European Cities
Survey, 2017!
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Travel times by train
Cardiff to London 2 hours Belfast
Cardiff to Birmingham 2 hours
Manchester
Cardiff to Manchester 3 hours 30 min Dublin
Birmingham
Bristol
CARDIFF London
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Incredible students in Cardiff!
So much talent in the school.
It was an honor and such a
pleasure to work with you.
Sarah Chang, Violinist
COURSES AND
TUITION FEES
FOR SEPTEMBER 2021 ENTRY
Undergraduate
Course Course Duration Application System Tuition Fees Per Year*
BA (Hons) Acting 3 Years UCAS Conservatoires £23,117
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre 3 Years UCAS Conservatoires £21,849
BA (Hons) Design for Performance 3 Years UCAS £21,849
BA (Hons) Stage Management and 3 Years UCAS £21,849
Technical Theatre
BMus (Hons) Music 4 Years UCAS Conservatoires £21,849
BMus (Hons) Jazz 4 Years UCAS Conservatoires £21,849
*subject to annual increase.
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Postgraduate – Drama
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Course Course Duration Application System Total Course Cost
MA Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio 13 months UCAS Conservatoires £23,117
MA Arts Management 13 months UCAS Conservatoires £19,037
MA Musical Theatre 10 months UCAS Conservatoires £23,117
MA Design for Performance 18 months* UCAS Conservatoires £21,849
MA Stage and Event Management 15 months* UCAS Conservatoires £21,849
*See course pages for further information.
Postgraduate – Music
Tuition Fee –
Tuition Fee – 2 Year Programme
Course Application System 1 Year Programme (Annual fee*)
MMus (Instrumental)** UCAS Conservatoires £21,849 £21,322
MMus Music Performance (Vocal) UCAS Conservatoires £23,117 £22,620
MMus Composer-Performer (Instrumental) UCAS Conservatoires – £21,322
MMus Composer-Performer (Voice) UCAS Conservatoires – £22,620
MA Jazz UCAS Conservatoires – £21,322
MA Opera Directing UCAS Conservatoires £21,849 –
MA Advanced Opera Performance UCAS Conservatoires – £22,568
MA Repetiteur Studies UCAS Conservatoires – £21,322
Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) (Instrumental)** UCAS Conservatoires £20,580 £20,155
Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) (Vocal) UCAS Conservatoires £21,849 £21,322
Postgraduate Diploma Composer-Performer UCAS Conservatoires – £20,155
(Instrumental)
Postgraduate Composer-Performer (Voice) UCAS Conservatoires – £21,322
*subject to annual increase.
**Awards available: Brass Band Conducting, Choral Conducting, Collaborative Piano, Composition,
Historical Performance (Instrumental or Voice), Multi Instrument Woodwind Performance,
Music Performance (Instrumental or Voice), Orchestral Conducting, Orchestral Performance.
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is part of the University of South Wales Group and all our degrees are validated
by the University of South Wales.
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I’ve worked with recent Royal Welsh College
graduates and these actors need to be aware of
how good they are, and to know that they are the
best in the country. They have those essential
qualities an actor needs – confidence and self-
esteem, combined with that all-important low ego.
They are totally professional, hugely talented and
at ease, able to take direction – an absolute joy.
Owen Teale, Actor, Game of Thrones
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HOW TO APPLY
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First, complete the online Auditions/Interviews
application. The College uses two Entry to the programme of study
separate application systems; “UCAS is determined by audition or
Conservatoires” and “UCAS”. Please interview. For 2021 entry, all
see the table on page 6, which auditions will be via recording and
shows which application system interviews will be done virtually.
to use for your chosen course.
Please visit
The UCAS Conservatoires code for www.rwcmd.ac.uk/auditions for
the Royal Welsh College of Music & audition guidance for your chosen
Drama is R59. Please see your course.
chosen course page on the RWCMD
website (www.rwcmd.ac.uk) for
your course code.
www.ucas.com/conservatoires
The UCAS code for the Royal Welsh
College of Music & Drama is R86.
Please see your chosen course
page on the RWCMD website
(www.rwcmd.ac.uk) for your
course code.
www.ucas.com/undergraduateSTUDY ABROAD
If you are already studying at This programme enables you to take Options are available at
university level, the Royal Welsh part in high-level creative projects in undergraduate and graduate levels
College of Music & Drama gives a forward-thinking, industry-linked across most disciplines. A fully
students the opportunity to study institution, where you will have tailored programme can be provided
here in the UK for one term, enhanced contact with an individual for students, enabling them to
two terms or the whole academic professional mentor and access to follow study pathways that support
year (typically 3 – 6 months and our vibrant arts centre, with its their development and fulfil home
up to 1 year). fantastic roster of visiting institution study requirements.
international artists.
The Study Abroad programme For further details, visit
allows you to fully immerse Further benefits of the programme www.rwcmd.ac.uk/studyabroad
yourself in an exciting and creative include dedicated English language
environment and experience a new support (where needed) and a
culture, whilst developing an programme of cultural activities,
additional set of professional skills including visits to events with key
which broaden your horizons and partners, such as the BBC National
networks. Orchestra of Wales, Welsh National
Opera, BBC Wales (Doctor Who)
and Wolf Studios.
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Scholarships Entry Requirements Accommodation/
Scholarships are awarded on the Applicants who are non-native Student Housing
basis of merit following audition/ speakers of English are also required Unite Students Severn Point, the
interview. You will automatically be to achieve a minimum level of Royal Welsh College of Music &
considered for a scholarship when English language, determined by an Drama’s student housing, is a secure
you make your application. You IELTS test. IELTS levels can be found and comfortable environment which
do not need to make a separate on the course page of the website. complements the College’s unique
application. If you receive an offer community spirit.
of a place following an audition/ If you have been offered a place + Rent is £132.00 per week inclusive
interview, your offer letter will at College but you have not quite of bills for the academic year
include details of any scholarship achieved the required IELTS score, 2020/21*
awarded. you may be eligible to enrol on the + The accommodation is arranged
Pre-sessional English Language in flats of six rooms. Each flat has
Course, which starts in July every a high quality fully fitted kitchen
year and is held at RWCMD in and living areas. You will have
Cardiff. This course combines your own bedroom and bathroom
Academic Preparation, General + Free high-speed internet and
English and Study Skills and aims wifi access
to improve your overall IELTS score, + 10 minutes’ walk to the
so that you can begin your studies College campus
in September.
*Housing fees for 2021/22 entry will be released
Further details can be found at soon. Check www.rwcmd.ac.uk/accommodation
for update.
www.rwcmd.ac.uk/international
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I had no idea it would be
this extraordinary.
Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber,
Musical Theatre Composer*
The students are well prepared for the
industry, have fantastic facilities and
are supported by a passionate, creative
and knowledgeable staff.
Edward Thomas, multi-award winning Production Designer of Doctor Who,
Sherlock, and Da Vinci’s Demons
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ALUMNI
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Anthony Boyle Joanne Higginbottom Tim Routledge
Anthony was cast in the role of Scorpius Malfoy Joanne completed an internship with Tim works as lighting designer and
in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child when he composer, guitarist, songwriter, and record programmer for broadcast, concerts and
was in his final year at RWCMD. He now has a producer, Tyler Bates in Los Angeles whilst events across the globe. Notable highlights
string of awards and nominations under his in her final year of study. After graduating, amongst Tim’s varied career include designer
belt, including Winner of Olivier Awards – Joanne went to work for Tyler and has for the opening and closing ceremonies of
Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Nominated for since co-composed Primal, Samurai Jack, the Commonwealth Games 2014, the Queens
2018 NYC Drama Desk Awards – Outstanding The Public (Emilio Estevez); score co- Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham
Featured Actor, Nominated for 2018 Tony produced for The Spy Who Dumped Me; and Palace, Ryder Cup opening concert, the
Award – Best Performance by an Actor in provided additional music for Fast & Furious opening and closing ceremonies of the
a Featured Role. Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Guardians of the London Olympics and lighting programmer
Galaxy 1 & 2, John Wick 1, 2 & 3, Marvel’s for the London Handover Ceremony at the
02/ The Punisher and Deadpool 2. Beijing Olympics. He’s worked with Beyonce,
Chanáe Curtis The Spice Girls, U2, Coldplay, Jay-Z, Rhianna
American soprano Chanáe studied at the 06/ and designed Stormzy’s now iconic headline
Manhattan School of Music before graduating Ollie Howell show at Glastonbury which has been hailed as
from the MA Opera Performance programme Since completing his BMus Music at RWCMD, a watershed moment culturally for the urban
at RWCMD. Highlights include performing drummer Ollie has established himself as a music scene.
for HRH the Prince of Wales at Buckingham film/TV composer, multi-instrumentalist and
Palace; with the Hallé Orchestra; and the producer. Ollie has written music for multi- 10/
role of Anna Gomez in The Consul at Welsh award winning films and international TV Tom Scutt
National Opera. Chanáe made her debut at the series and his work has been screened at Tom regularly works at most of London’s
Metropolitan Opera New York performing the film festivals around the world. Ollie has also major theatres. He has provided the UK
role of Annie, whilst covering the role of Lily, released two jazz albums and toured the premiere designs for award-winning plays
in Porgy & Bess. world, receiving critical acclaim. A protégé King Charles III and Jesus Christ Superstar for
of Quincy Jones, whom he first performed Regents Park Open Air Theatre. On Broadway,
03/ for at RWCMD, Ollie is also the only ever jazz Tom has provided set & costume designs for
12 Toks Dada recipient of a prestigious Sky Academy Arts Constellations, King Charles III (for which he
While studying viola as an undergraduate at Scholarship. received a 2016 Tony nomination) and Les
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RWCMD, Toks developed an interest in arts Liaisons Dangereuses. In 2019 he received The
management and established the successful 07/ Stage Debut nomination for Best Director for
contemporary music ensemble, Sinfonia Alis Huws Berberian Sound Studio, Donmar Warehouse
Newydd. He went on to complete an MA in Alis Huws became the new Official Harpist and the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Set
Arts Management at RWCMD and became to The Prince of Wales before graduating Design and nomination for Best Costume
Classical Programme Manager at Town Hall from her course at RWCMD. Alis has also Design for Little Shop of Horrors, Regent’s
and Symphony Hall, Birmingham. He is also a represented the Welsh Government in Park Open Air Theatre.
spokesperson for diversity and inclusion within Japan and across Europe and is the Youth
the music profession and a Non-Executive Coordinator for the World Harp Congress 11/
Director of Welsh National Opera. 2022 which will be held in Cardiff. Alexander Vlahos
Alexander is best known for his roles as
04/ 08/ Philipe d’Orleans in the periodic drama
Dawn Hardwick Tianyi Lu Versailles, starring in all 30 episodes as
London-based soloist, chamber, orchestral Tianyi is making a name for herself across the brother of the notorious King Louis XIV,
and contemporary pianist Dawn Hardwick, the continents as Assistant Conductor of the and as Mordred in the medieval fantasy
completed her BMus studies at RWCMD. She Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a Dudamel fiction Merlin.
is now the member-director of the original Fellow with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
six-piano ensemble, Piano Circus, who are at Orchestra, Principal Conductor of the
the forefront of commissioning and performing St. Woolos Sinfonia in the UK and the
new works for multiple pianos. She has wide Associate Female Conductor-in-Residence
experience as a soloist, most recently with Welsh National Opera. This international
performing John Psathas’ double concerto outset of her career includes collaborations
View From Olympus for amplified piano and with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Hallé
percussion with Dame Evelyn Glennie. Orchestra, Dallas Opera Orchestra, Royal
Welsh College of Music Symphony Orchestra,
Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, Sydney
Symphony and Auckland Philharmonia.
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The Royal Welsh College changed
my life. I wouldn’t be where I am
today without the training it gave
me. It allowed me to approach the
professional industry with the
confidence I needed.
Anthony Boyle01/ 02/ 03/
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1 Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama 6 St David’s Hall * Home of Welsh National Opera.
2 Principality Stadium 7 Sherman Cymru BBC National Orchestra of Wales and
3 Cardiff Castle 8 No Fit State Circus National Dance Company Wales
4 New Theatre 9 Wales Millennium Centre*
5 National Museum & Gallery of Wales 10 BBC Drama Village** & Centre for Creative Industries ** Home of Doctor Who, Sherlock, Casualty Photography Credits: Catrin Arwel, NB:Design, Kirsten McTernan, Kiran Ridley, LGEmerick Photography
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