International Students
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (RWCMD) is located
in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. Cardiff is Europe's youngest
capital city and has a population of just over 300,000. It is one
of the most popular student destinations in the UK and each year
more than 5,000 students from outside the UK choose to study here.
Whilst offering everything you would expect from a thriving,
cosmopolitan city, Cardiff is relatively compact and easy to get
around on foot. It also offers excellent value for money, with
food, entertainment and accommodation costs significantly lower
than in most major UK cities.
History and Status
The College was founded in 1949, with its home in Cardiff
Castle. In 1974, the College moved to its current site, with
expansion into the refurbished Castle Mews in 1999. In 2002, HRH
The Queen granted the College 'Royal' status and is delighted to
have HRH The Prince of Wales as Patron.
RWCMD has an unrivalled reputation for excellence in Wales and
is part of a network of conservatoires throughout the UK, Europe
and beyond. Students on all courses benefit from the extensive
experience of the College's well established staff, which includes
some of the UK's leading performers and practitioners.
Academic Strengths
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is Wales' National
Conservatoire and a centre of excellence for the performing arts,
specialising in Music, Acting, Stage Management, Technical Theatre,
Theatre Design, Arts Management and Music Therapy.
Collaborations with professional organisations, visiting
directors, casting agents and musicians provide students with
valuable experience of real working conditions and enable them to
make vital contacts within the industry. Our close links ensure
that students never lose sight of the vocational nature of their
training and that their work at the College accurately reflects
current professional practice.
Facts
Music
- One of only 9 Conservatoires in the UK and one of only 5
Conservatoires with 'Royal' Status
- Guardian League Tables 2007 rated the College: 9/10
Student/Staff Ratio Score, 8/10 Value Added Score
Drama
- Rated 4th in the UK (Guardian League Tables 2007)
- Guardian League Tables 2007 rated the College: 9/10
Student/Staff Ratio Score, 9/10 Jobs Prospects Score, 10/10 Value
Added Score
Facilities
The campus includes a range of facilities including theatres,
studios, practice rooms and various performance spaces. There is
also a well stocked library and several computer rooms.
In addition, the campus houses the Student Union, shop, coffee
shop and canteen serving a variety of affordable foods to cater for
every taste.
Severn Point, the College's halls of residence is a fully
managed, safe and comfortable environment, based just 10 minutes
walk from the College and around 15 minutes walk from the city
centre's attractions.
All bedrooms are en-suite and have telephone and unlimited high
speed internet access. A separate block has been reserved
exclusively for international and postgraduate students.