The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Very good variety of clubby and low key events like quizzes in the SU bar Primarily central is all private renting! But they are very helpful in putting you in contact with ethical estate agents Very lucky! Multiple studios, theatres and very good lighting equipment All of my lecturers are Dr's in there field and still go on research leave to keep everything fresh Love London, access to as much theatre as I want has been essential to my theatre degree

It is very formal and fun to be in! Great lecturers and amazing facilities!

Uni has been really great as it has allowed me to grow up so much as a person (finally learn how to cook and use a washing machine) at the same time as really appreciating what my family haven done and still do for me. I wouldnt be where I am without them! I have made amazing friends around all the courses and it has made me more confident as a person and finally learn the routes around London! Sometimes uni has challenged me such as with deadlines, travelling alone at night, learning to handle money/bills/drinks etc but as everyone says all those challenges are apart of growing up!

2 weeks long, full of variety and freebies to get. Very social No official accommodation. As it is part of the UOL they have 3/4 allocated spaces in their halls but most students will need to house share or go to private halls but they do offer sharers days for you to meet potential housemates going to the same uni as you and potential landlords Fair good, the student union bar was basic but has since gone under remodel but always provided a great night. Library was well equipped for all subject matters Wide choice and opportunities to take the learning path you like Great. As it is London there's always somewhere new to go, lots of expensive places but there are a fair amount of cheaper clubs and cheap theatre tickets ect

Our freshers week was good and had a varied number of events through two weeks. But this years freshers for the new first years, which I helped organise, had to be 100% online due to covid and whilst it was fun and received well, a lot of students have said how it's been hard to meet students from other courses / years. Hopefully when things settle we will be able to do a “Re-Freshers”. All of our accommodation is self provided. There are private halls near by at the Nido Compelx but now students decide to rent a house with Friends. This year due to Covid I have decided to move to my own place and commute. We had a new building open last year which has added some amazing new spaces and studios. The facilities in general are really good at central with a mix of modern rooms and rooms that are filled with history. The student Union bar was also recently renovated and holds really good events throughout the year, this year due to Covid that hasn't been possible though and it's been hard to recreate that online. The course I study is one of three acting courses at central, BA Acting Collaborative and Devised Theatre. It's a unique course which approaches acting from not only a classical point of view, but also through exploring our own creative voice. This approach, paired with world class Lectures, creates a unique training that I believe is the best chance at being a well rounded and versatile actor which is ever more important today. Living in the city has it perks and cons. It was co venue t to get to school so quickly and if one mode of transport failed there were other options. However, it's much more expensive to rent and to travel. I think it is Important to be close and in the city for at least your first year.

Lots to do, loads of different events

There is no accommodation with the university however they do days where you can meet people who’s need to find somewhere to live

Lots of different rooms, studios etc. Got a SU bar and good library!

All industry professionals, very interesting topics! Broadening horizons in theatre

Lonely - however once you meet people it’s okay.

Lots of theory and what you learn about may surprise you. It’s interesting but be prepared to be challenged. Final term of 1st Year is 100% practical!

I have just graduated from Brunel University with a first to do my MA in music theatre at central. Masters don't provide us with maintenance loans so I'm really struggling with living expenses and finding a job. The training is great here and the teachers are so helpful and enthusiastic about their trade

Long hours, expensive travelling as in London, but great experience with 1:1 lessons. Stressful and anxiety fuelled, but I'm surrounded with amazing like-minded talented people who help each other get through the hard times- which is most of the time!

It was small but a good experience. Lots of interesting nights and venues to get us started with living in London. They don't have any accommodation attached to the school. Not enough facility's! Not enough room in the design studio or the tools you would expect to find in a design worshop (3D printers, laser cutters, drills/sanders/saws). Also hardly any extra curricular committees to meet other people. The space to explore your own creativity. The shows that are part of the school and industry professionals you meet. It was good. However London is expensive so due to a full uni schedule and a student budget enjoying London wasn't always possible.

- Onboarding process was ridiculous. They lost our DBS details and didn't bother posting welcome letter individually which meant we were missing crucial information - I nearly died during first term. They didn't support me just threatened to make me take a break in studies then didn't actually follow through with my health and well-being plan. - Tutors didn't bother replying to emails because they're too busy doing interviews promoting the course. Or doing Ecarte . I failed units as a result. - My personal data was leaked three times. This exacerbated my anxiety. - Placement supervisors are didn't bother giving appropriate amount of supervision. I was forgotten about. - Course leader doesn't listen and the deputy is incredibly fake. They don't really care about students they just care about their reputations. - Tutors refusing to acknowledge reasonable adjustments plans or read them properly. - Tutors used ableist and discriminatory terminology ' you need to work out how your brain works' 'What disabilities are those then '(they had my plan 8 months prior) - £9300 for the first year which means you have to work in the first year even if you've planned and saved loads. - Awarding middle class students bursaries whereas the poorest working class students don't get any. Overall unfair , elitist institution. There should be a sign saying don't come here , if you're poor , disabled , ethnic minority or neurodiverse. Avoid. The teaching is ridiculous. Tutors are biased and have favourites. Employability outcomes aren't great either because they're trying to train actors and not therapists. Honestly choose Derby , roehampton or ARU. I wish I had , now I've lost a year and all that money.