Why Study in the UK?

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The UK is a friendly, welcoming place for students of all countries, cultures and faiths.

Here you can be inspired to develop your knowledge and skills, with the freedom to be creative, and the support to help you achieve your best.

Discover a new culture

Studying in the UK, and especially London, can be a rich cultural experience that will broaden your global perspective and provide a world class academic qualification.

London is seen by many as being the theatre capital of the world with audiences flocking to see shows in West End theatres such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (with Sound Design from Central alumnus Gareth Fry), as well as the more intimate studio and off-West End spaces throughout the capital and UK.

The UK’s four regions of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland provide a mix of buzzing cosmopolitan cities and sleepy countryside villages. Countryside here is truly beautiful: you’ll find snow-topped mountains and rolling green hills, flowery meadows and ancient forests, sandy beaches and deserted islands – all breathtaking experiences that you can have whilst studying here.

Spend less, earn while you learn

Studying in the UK can be quicker and cheaper than many other countries, and allows for an immersive learning experience in a new setting. Most UK Undergraduate courses, including Central’s, take three years (as opposed to four years as in many countries). Even with changes to the UK economy in recent years, living costs still remain lower than many other desirable study locations, including the USA, meaning that you will spend less overall while studying in an exciting environment.

Further to this, international students studying full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK are allowed to work up to 20 hours during term-time and full-time during the holidays. The Graduate VISA allows the opportunity for international students to remain in the UK for two years to work after completing their studies which

The UK’s reputation

The experience of training at a UK drama institution can be seen as invaluable to employers upon entering the industry after your studies.

Theatres, companies and organisations the world over recognise the UK as a hotbed of innovative ideas, culture, technology and education and much of the greatest theatre, film and TV is written and produced here. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is recognised globally as a leader in performing arts training and we were recently ranked 2nd in Complete University Guide Arts, Drama, Music and Dance League table for 2024.  

Central’s reputation is known throughout the UK and beyond and our broad range of courses means there is something for just about anyone looking to work in the theatre industry and many of our graduates – including Kit Harrington, Andrew Garfield and Naomi Ackie – are known throughout the world.

Friendly student support helps you settle in

To help you settle in when you first arrive, most institutions run an orientation programme or ‘welcome week’ so you can get to know your new campus and fellow students. At Central our Student Union run a busy ‘Freshers Week’ for new students, and we also run an international pre-course to help you adjust to academic study here. Additionally, should you face any challenges during your time with our, our friendly Student Advice Service are there to offer guidance and help students access further support if needed. We also offer a Neuro-Inclusion and Disability Service and free counselling.

The UK government recently allocated £15 million towards student mental health in 2023/2024. UK Students can access Student Space, a mental health and wellbeinghub supporting students that provides text and web chat support and services, as well as guidance and resources.

Contact

Admissions and Student Recruitment

admissions@cssd.ac.uk

+44 (0)20 7722 8183