BA (Hons) in Acting

Royal Academy of Dramatic Art

We enable actors to thrive in classical and contemporary theatre, film, television, radio and digital media.

Through a combination of studio-based classes, professional development, and public performances and screenings, our training will support you to become a versatile, playful, and resilient actor.

Responding to a continuously evolving industry, you will develop your individual practice, work collaboratively and be empowered to explore new ideas.

At RADA you will grow into a reflective, socially engaged artist with the skills to establish a career in the creative industries.

Working in a supportive and equitable environment with creative collaboration at its heart, you will graduate with the potential to become a leader and change-maker in the arts.

At RADA, we aim to nurture your talent and potential through rigorous, immersive training that encourages your personal and professional development.

Through classes in voice, movement, acting techniques, film, singing, text analysis and contextual studies, you’ll undertake a practical and reflective training that develops embodied understanding and skills in the craft of acting.

Over three years, the course will enable you to:

Cultivate your vocal, physical, emotional, creative, and imaginative skills for professional acting.

Build a strong theoretical and practical understanding of classical and contemporary performance across various contexts.

Develop reflective, critical thinking and research skills applicable to performance and beyond.

Enhance your ability to work collaboratively, empathetically, and independently.

Engage with the creative industries throughout your training.

Foster communication, ensemble ethos, and resilience applicable across performance contexts.

Be courageous, curious and socially engaged in your work.