Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Tiring but so worth it! A lot of people tend to shy away from going to university because it's either too much money or too much stress but I don't see it too much like that; I see it as an investment in my future, both from an academical perspective and a social one.

They really tried to make us engaged during covid, finding ways of us to bond. Amazing Not attached to uni, it was okay could do with modern makeover. Staff amazing Amazing, practice rooms are so spacious in AHC and REB ones are good for internation. Su is small but so friendly great vibe All lecturers are super kind and very helpful It's so good, such a warming friendly city. So much to do, great shops and parks

Very fun, there were lots of events put on by the uni and also loads going on in Cardiff. There was always something to do and everything was affordable.

I'm at private halls as the college does not have their own halls of residence. But we do receive a discount for liberty Severn Point which is a good halls. The rooms are large enough and the shared areas are nice and modern however very small for 6 people. We have en-suites which are convenient and a luxury. There is security and post boxes which are very good.

The library is very good and organised the SU bar is cheap and always accessible. There is a shop in the uni that has anything we might need. There are not many sports opportunities and the college would benefit from adding to them. There are many classrooms and they are all large and well kept with modern equipment and the students have the option to book out any room for their use

The course is very comprehensive and covers all areas of technical theatre and stage management. The course is largely practice which means we learn on the job and there are 4 placements a year which also means we get a lot of chances to try out different roles and practice our preferred ones. We also have many chance to do external placements and learn how to work in a professional theatre or even abroad. The course teaches so much and ends up creating an extremely employable resume for the students.

Cardiff City is extremely busy and buzzing with life and has all sorts to do. There is no shortage of transport, or bars and pubs and definitely no shortage of food places. Cinema is affordable and enjoyable and everything is close. Particular advantages are the distance from the bay, Penarth, and Barry Island. All places that provide a break from the city with lots to do and see

It is extremely hard and the hours are very long. The one thing I would say is that there is no point in signing up for this course without a considerable intent to be committed to the studies. However the university as well as the city areare amazing and there is never a shortage of things to do.

Although the college is small, they put a lot of work into making freshers. Some events were not great and ended up doing our own thinly most of the time. Halls in first year. 10 min walk from the school. Nice with en-suite. But quite expensive for what you get considering Cardiff housing is cheap. Amazing facilities. Great library, always practice rooms available, great theatres, good su. Always people who are available to help The course is one of the best in the country. Teachers are mostly still working professionals, which means you get first hand knowledge of what the industry is like now and feel prepared for it. They also treat you like a human being, allowing you to be yourself and see what you bring naturally Cardiff is quite chill. Still lots to do. Lots of space to relax

It was great to meet so many new people from different places who had a lot in common. The first few weeks was such a fun experience and there were so many icebreaker opportunities. As a gated community, the staff are always making sure that we feel safe and secure within the grounds. The living conditions are beyond what I expected when I first arrived and I felt right at home with my new flat mates from day 1. The classrooms are great and are easily accessible for the students to interact with each other and to collaborate. The student union's a great place to visit and catch up with other's, especially when you want to have a low-key evening. The course is always collaborative and creative which is essential for others like myself who are practical based. The lectures are always easy to follow as room is always left for students to voice their ideas. Cardiff is a lovely city - there's always room to breath which is hard in a city environment, but there's always something going on which will keep students busy and entertained.

Freshers was okay. I feel like it could've been better and a bit more varied. The nights felt a little cheap and samey each year. Accommodation at RWCMD is good in first year! Halls is literally a ten minute walk down the road. The other years private housing is great and cheap in the diff! Lots of practice facilities and study areas! However nothing in terms of sports. However it is in front of a MASSIVE park so there's a lot of green space for running, walking and cycling. The teachers are great and class sizes aren't big at all meaning there's lots of support available. Loads of space for performing Cardiff is an amazing city. The people are super friendly and the night life is amazing.

Very good, the college has plenty of resources to help my learning progress. I have at least 20 hours of lessons a week which is far more than most universities so I feel I get my money's worth. The facilities and buildings are top of the range and it is in a great location in Cardiff.

I enjoyed my time in Cardiff and studying at RWCMD. My courses were well-rounded and I feel like I got a great introduction to each aspect of arts management. Most courses had a different speaker each week - many lessons were by guest speakers, which was great for getting lots of information and career paths, but frustrating when the lessons overlapped. The final module was not necessary, as it overall encompassed about 8 hours of teaching but was the same credits as full-term modules. The facilities at RWCMD were ok - they definitely need more space for rehearsals and could benefit from more coworking spaces for students. The student union tended to be loud and crowded, and the library was small. There were fun student events through student services and the union and they occured often.

Fun and varied. Not big social events which meant we didn't get to meet many people. Full timetable meant we couldn't have late nights as lectures were compulsory and treated us like school kids. Expensive but Liberty living provided a good service. Maintenance completed as required. Long distance from city centre Student union was small. Classrooms outdated but good theatre facilities. Rooms always cold and unwelcoming. Library staff were rude. Lecturers had Good knowledge of subject. Course covered a wide range of modules Cardiff is amazing! Always something happening and good transport links