RADA - In Depth

Founded: 1904, by Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree; Royal Charter in 1920.

Site: Gower Street (in heart of London University area); annexe in Chenies Street.

How to get there: Close to many bus routes and several tube stations (Goodge Street, Tottenham Court Road, Euston, Warren St).

Structural features: Founding member (with London Contemporary Dance School) of Conservatoire for Dance and Drama. Awarding body: King's College London and London University.

Main awards: BA, graduate diploma, graduate certificate.

Length of courses: 9 terms (acting); 6 terms (theatre technical arts, theatre design); 4 terms (specialist technical training); 3 terms (directing).

Library & information services: 25,000 volumes, 10 periodicals; video-tape library.

Specialist collections: G B Shaw collection.

Other learning facilities: 3 fully equipped theatres - Jerwood Vanbrugh (newly designed proscenium), the GBS and the John Gielgud Theatres. Broadcasting studio, scenery and property workshops, digital sound studio, design office and wardrobe.

Careers: Information, advice and placement service.

Student advice & services: Access to all essential services.

Amenities: Common rooms, refectory.

Accommodation: No Academy accommodation.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £7200 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by RADA.

Financial help: Bursary fund.

Tuition fees: £11,020 pa for home and international students.