The RSAMD’s 3 year undergraduate acting course is for performers of outstanding ability who want to become professional actors in theatre, film and television.

Performance is at the core of the course. Study of the major approaches to acting in a wide range of genres including classical Greek tragedy, Shakespeare, Chekhov and contemporary and new writing, is supported by work on voice and movement as well as Acting for Media. Areas of study also include New Work (techniques for actors in the development of new writing, and devising for actors); Educational Drama and Theatre for Young People; Critical and Contextual Studies (history and theory); and Professional Practice (career and entrepreneurial skills).

We deliberately keep classes and cast sizes small so that we can ensure that all students receive individual attention where required, and have an opportunity to fully develop their own skills and specialist areas. Performances in the Academy’s purpose built venues form a key part of the course – these are open to the public and are actively promoted by the Academy’s marketing department.

The RSAMD has unrivalled professional links both within the UK and overseas. Students are provided with opportunities to perform in some of Scotland’s top theatres and to tour productions to drama colleges, theatres and festivals overseas. Many students work as professional actors before graduation and all students are encouraged to see themselves as professional actors in training and not simply as ‘drama students’.

With a final year showcase to present our actors to prospective employers from theatre, film television and radio, as well as agents and casting directors in Glasgow and London, the course provides an ideal platform from which to launch your acting career.