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MA Acting for Screen

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama · London, United Kingdom · Master's (postgraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Master's

Duration

1 year full time

Tuition / year

£26,370 (≈ ₹32.2 lakh)

Intakes

October

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Course overview

MA Acting for Screen is a postgraduate (master's) course in arts, design & media at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year full time, with intakes in October.

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama (Public)
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
CourseMA Acting for Screen
LevelMaster's (postgraduate)
Subject areaArts, Design & Media
Duration1 year full time
Tuition per year£26,370 (≈ ₹32.2 lakh)
IntakesOctober
English requirementIELTS 7.0 overall, or an equivalent English qualification

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is £26,370 a year, about ₹32.2 lakh.

Overseas fee for 2026 entry (course page and 2026/27 fees page); 2027/28 fee to be confirmed

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

80.3%

Sustained employment with or without further study, 1 year after graduation, tax year 2023-24

Average (median) salary

£23,900

≈ ₹29.2 lakh a year

Median annualised earnings

Job roles

  • Film director
  • Film/video editor
  • Television/film/video producer
  • Animator
  • Location manager
  • VFX artist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • Disney
  • Netflix
  • Warner Bros. Discovery
  • BBC
  • Sony
  • Wētā FX
  • Wētā Workshop
  • DNEG
  • Endemol Shine Group
  • ProSiebenSat.1

Eligibility

General entry requirements at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • MA Acting for Screen normally expects a first degree in performance or drama studies; other graduates or those with professional experience may be considered.
  • Offers usually follow an audition and interview; the first round is a self-tape monologue of up to three minutes sent as a YouTube or Vimeo link.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS 7.0 overall, or an equivalent English qualification.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
General requirementProficient users of English at CEFR level C1 (international students page).
IELTS (MA Acting for Screen)7.0 overall, or an equivalent English qualification.
Other coursesCheck the English language requirements on each course page.

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Intakes

This course starts in: October.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in the UK

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
  2. Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
  3. Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
  4. Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
  5. Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
  6. Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

Documents you'll need

  • Passport
  • Academic transcripts and certificates
  • English test result at CEFR C1
  • Self-tape audition link (acting courses)
  • £2,000 deposit to accept a place

Scholarships

  • Central bursaries and scholarships

    UG and PG

    Value: Not stated on the page

    Offer holders can apply; the MA Acting for Screen page gives a 15 May 2026 deadline for 2026 entry.

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About Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (Central) is a drama school in London, based on Eton Avenue. It teaches three-year BA (Hons) degrees in acting, musical theatre, applied theatre, writing, performance design and production arts, and a wide range of MA and MFA degrees in acting, actor training, applied theatre, drama and movement therapy, scenography, voice and writing.

International students need a Student Route visa, and for autumn 2026 entry Central held auditions and interviews online for applicants outside the UK. Its 2026/27 overseas fees run from £27,250 to £27,780 a year for BA degrees and from £23,850 to £30,020 for the first year of most MAs. We could open only one course page, so only that course is listed below.

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FAQs

What is the fee for MA Acting for Screen at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama?

The tuition for international students is £26,370 a year (about ₹32.2 lakh). Overseas fee for 2026 entry (course page and 2026/27 fees page); 2027/28 fee to be confirmed. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is MA Acting for Screen?

The course takes 1 year full time.

What English score do I need?

IELTS 7.0 overall, or an equivalent English qualification. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: October. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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