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How to apply - MFA and MA Arts Management

Everything you need to know about applying to study at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

How to apply- MFA

  1. For entry to the course, you must apply via Acceptd. A separate application through UCAS is not required.
  2. To submit your application, first create a free account at www.getacceptd.com
  3. Then, log into your Acceptd account and go to the RWCMD landing page
  4. Select:
    1. Application type: Postgraduate 
    2. Department: Drama 
    3. Course: MFA 
    4. Programme: select chosen course (MFA in Directing (Theatre, Opera & Musical Theatre)/ MFA in Movement Direction/ MFA in Voice, Speech and Text Coaching/ MFA in Writing Drama
  5. Click the green button to start the application.

How to apply - MA Arts Management

  1. For entry to the course, you must apply via Acceptd. A separate application through UCAS is not required.
  2. To submit your application, first create a free account at www.getacceptd.com
  3. Then, log into your Acceptd account and go to the RWCMD landing page
  4. Select:
    1. Application type: Postgraduate
    2. Department: Drama
    3. Course: MA Arts Management
    4. Programme: select chosen pathway (General Arts Management/ Creative Producing/Orchestral Management)
  5. Click the green button to start the application.

· We recommend that you pay particular attention to the information you provide in your personal statement on your application form in order to give us as full a picture as possible of your relevant experience and reasons for applying.

· Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. The interview is your chance to provide further information in support of your application. The tutors will ask you to discuss your particular interests, practical experience and career aspirations. You will also have the opportunity to ask specific questions related to the programme.

Applications dates

Course

MFA courses

Applications open

1 December 2025

Application deadline

We advise that you apply before the end of March 2026. We will continue to accept applications for this course for as long as vacancies remain.

Course

MA Stage Management

Applications open

2 October 2025

Application deadline

We advise that you apply before the end of March 2026. We will continue to accept applications for this course for as long as vacancies remain.

Courses

MFA in Directing (Theatre, Opera and Musical Theatre)

This two-year MFA in Directing at Wales’ national conservatoire prepares you to create the stage productions of tomorrow, offering an unrivalled combination of world-class training, industry connections and hands-on experience.
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MFA in Movement Direction

Work alongside leading practitioners to learn how to teach, coach, movement direct and choreograph for theatre across a diverse range of performance contexts and disciplines.
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MFA in Voice, Speech and Text Coaching

Gain the skills to become an industry-ready voice and dialect coach who can work across theatre, TV, film and digital media, and within actor training institutions.
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MFA in Writing Drama

With our two-year MFA course, you’ll immerse yourself in the knowledge and craft of writing for drama, developing work for theatre, screen, audio and digital media.
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MA Arts Management

Gain the skills and experience you need for a successful career in the creative sector, along with two work placements, in our industry-led course.
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