How to Apply

• Visit this webpage and select ‘Conservatoires’ if you are applying to our BA Acting (undergraduate) or MA/PGDip Acting (postgraduate) courses. If you are applying to Applied Theatre or Stage Management select ‘Undergraduate’.
• Once you have completed the registration, a username will be automatically generated, and you will be asked to choose a password.
• Be sure to make a note of your username and password to enable you to log in later.

Register using the UCAS site

• You will then need to login to UCAS Conservatoires or main UCAS with your username and password to continue your application.
• There are full instructions on the UCAS website to help you fill in your application. You can work on it, save it and return to it later using your username and password. You must apply in English.
• If you are stuck, remember to check the UCAS advice page first.

Login to UCAS or Login to UCAS Conservatoires

• You will be required to provide contact details for one referee
• Your referee must be able to comment on your academic ability and/or your acting/drama ability. Your referee should know you well enough to write about you and your suitability for higher education.
• UCAS will not accept references from family, other relatives or friends.
• Your referee will be contacted directly if a reference if required
• Information regarding references can be found on the UCAS Conservatoires website

• BA Acting and PGDip/MA Acting - There is a one-off UCAS application fee of £28.95 payable to UCAS on submission of application form.
• BA Acting and PGDip/MA Acting - An additional non-refundable audition fee of £46 is payable to the Conservatoire; this is collected through the UCAS system. 
• You can make your payment online using a credit or debit card. The card doesn’t have to be in your name, but you do need the consent of the cardholder. If you can’t pay by card, you can choose to pay by an alternative method as stated by UCAS.
• You may be eligible for a free audition. Please see the fee waiver section for more information.
• BA Applied Theatre and BA Stage Management - There is a one-off application payable to UCAS on submission of application form of £28.95. There is no additional fee payable to the Conservatoire for these courses.

• The closing date for on-time applications is on 14^th January in the year prior to entry. 
• You are advised to apply as early as possible. Late applications will be accepted subject to availability of places on the course. Please contact Acting Admissions before you make a late application.
• If you have a disability, we would encourage you to apply as early as possible. Once we are aware of your disability we can try to support your individual needs.
• If you have not made us aware of your disability or you feel you may have a disability, please contact our Admissions Team or our Disability Support team on +44 (0)121 331 6495/7775 (text/voice).