Can I apply to RADA?

University course discussion for music, fine art and drama etc.

Announcements Posted on
TSR launches Learn Together! - Our new subscription to help improve your learning 16-05-2013
The Universities forums need new moderators - nominations please! 06-05-2013
IMPORTANT: You must wait until midnight (morning exams)/4.30AM (afternoon exams) to discuss Edexcel exams and until 1pm/6pm the following day for STEP and IB exams. Please read before posting, including for rules for practical and oral exams. 28-04-2013
Sign in to Reply
  1. omgnowai134's Avatar
    • Full Member
    • Posts: 97
    Can I apply to RADA?
    Okay, so I'm just over half-way through my English Literature degree, and I've realised that actually, going on to be a lecturer is not for me.

    I've been involved with a local theatre group and theatre groups/societies at University and have been in a number of performances.

    I still want to finish my degree because, if I don't, I will have effectively wasted the last 2 years of my life and a hell of a lot of money.

    Do RADA (and other drama schools actually) accept applications from people who already have a degree?

    Thank you!
  2. Clare~Bear's Avatar
    • Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
    • Posts: 3,561
    Re: Can I apply to RADA?
    I don't see why not. Places like that don't usually go on qualifications unless it's a uni course. Most independant drama schools just go on an audition.
  3. islay43's Avatar
    • New Member
    • Posts: 4
    Re: Can I apply to RADA?
    Yes they do!
    in fact they like more mature students

    the only problem may be funding...
    best of luck!
  4. carnationlilyrose's Avatar
    • PS Helper
    • TSR Demigod
    • Posts: 6,881
    Re: Can I apply to RADA?
    (Original post by islay43)
    the only problem may be funding...
    best of luck!
    Quite a big problem. Student loans aren't available if she's done a degree already, neither for maintenance nor fees.
Sign in to Reply
Share this discussion:  
Article updates
Moderators

We have a brilliant team of more than 60 volunteers looking after discussions on The Student Room, helping to make it a fun, safe and useful place to hang out.

Reputation gems:
The Reputation gems seen here indicate how well reputed the user is, red gem indicate negative reputation and green indicates a good rep.
Post rating score:
These scores show if a post has been positively or negatively rated by our members.