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Studying On-site or by Distance Learning
We offer a range of full and part-time programmes which can be studied at the RAD in London or from the comfort of your own home.
If you choose to study one of our distance learning programmes, you will join an international community of dedicated students, many of them working professionals, with diverse experiences and interests.
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Our distance learning programmes are about widening access to dance education, providing a flexible learning experience and sharing our expertise globally. With RAD offices and highly experienced mentors all over the world, distance learning offers just as much opportunity to engage with the teaching profession as our on-site programmes.
We have an international reputation for the highest professional standards, and all our programmes are delivered by highly-qualified, experienced tutors.
Our professional qualifications are respected by employers and professional bodies alike, and will provide you with an essential platform to launch or develop your career as a dance teacher, whether you are new to dance teaching or already have substantial experience. Our university-validated degrees are of the highest academic standard and will fully equip you for entry to postgraduate programmes or research degrees.
Becoming a student on an RAD programme means becoming part of an international learning and teaching community. On successful completion of one of our programmes, you may be eligible to apply for Registered Teacher Status with the RAD.
As part of the RAD’s commitment to lifelong learning, Faculty of Education graduates have the opportunity to participate in the RAD’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme, which supports dance teachers through every stage of their career.
Study & Accommodation in London
London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world, and a leading cultural centre for the arts.
Students come from far and wide to study at our headquarters in London. They are attracted by the choice of programmes we offer, the expertise of our highly-qualified staff, superb resources and our location close to the capital’s centre. The RAD sits on the bank of the River Thames in South West London, with bars and cafés on the doorstep, a short journey away from the lively activity of the city.
London has something to offer students of all ages, from venues which host a wide variety of international dance tours, to art galleries, open air concerts, and the famous ‘West End’. There are thousands of shops, bars, restaurants and cinemas within the city, and many stunning sights. You’ll benefit from a thriving dance scene, with many opportunities to see some of the world’s leading companies, and to take part in the cultural diversity of dance in the UK.
Student accommodation For many of our students, studying at the RAD will mean leaving home. This can be an exciting prospect, but you might also feel apprehensive about moving. We understand how important it is to support you through this process.
You will be joining a small but supportive and vibrant community comprising students from all over the world. They have been through the same experience and you will find their advice and support invaluable. You can participate in a buddying scheme when you start your onsite programme, and this can be a good way of getting to know other students. Whether it’s advice on accommodation, the best place to shop, or simply where to go to have fun, you will find many new friends who share the same interests and love for dance.
There is no on-site accommodation for students at the RAD. We do, however, provide you with a list of accommodation in the local area that is used by many of our students. This includes private house shares, student halls and purpose-built student apartments. Our admissions staff are on hand to advise and support you through the process.
Useful websites
royalacademyofdance.org/study freshstudentliving.co.uk/location/ london/spring-mews-london downingstudents.com/locations/ london
ish.org.uk queenalex.com For more information, please contact the Admissions Officer Tel: +44 (0)20 7326 8086 Email: faculty@rad.org.uk
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