How to Apply to the BA (Hons) Ballet Education
Entry Requirements
- Three good A Level passes or equivalent.
- RAD Intermediate or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency test required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Auditions & Interviews
All successful applicants for this programme will be invited to attend an Audition and Interview in London. You would be invited to one of the dates listed below for September 2009 entry (which may be subject to change):
Monday 6th October 2008
Monday 10th November 2008
Friday 9th January 2009
Friday 23rd January 2009
Friday 6th February 2009
Monday 2nd March 2009
Monday 9th March 2009
Friday 3rd April 2009
Friday 8th May 2009
International Students applying for this programme who are unable to attend an audition in London may supply video and other evidence in place of an audition.
Entry for September 2008 was very competitive and we strongly recommend early application to improve your chances of an invitation to audition.
Criminal Records Disclosure
All applicants for programmes of study requiring contact with young people and vulnerable adults are required to have a Criminal Record Disclosure.
UK residents are required to consent to a Criminal Record Disclosure which will be made on their behalf to the Criminal Records Bureau by the RAD.
International residents should check with their National Administrator to ensure they request the correct Police Record check from their country.
For more information, please contact the Registry.
For students who do not have English as a first language:
An overall score of 7 or more in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required with 7 being gained in the written element of the test. To find out more about this examination and how to contact your local test centre, please contact the British Council in your country.
If you have another recently achieved English language qualification, please check with the Registrar to establish acceptability.
How to apply through UCAS
UCAS Institution Code: R55
UCAS Institution Name: RAD
UCAS Course Code: W540
For full-time higher education and degree courses please apply online at www.ucas.com Alternatively you can obtain a 2008/9 entry UCAS Application Form and Directory from your school or college or write to:
UCAS Application Requests
UCAS
Rosehill
New Barn Lane
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL52 3LZ, UK
Tel +44 (0)870 1122200
Email: app.req@ucas.ac.uk
For more general enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0)870 1122200
Email: enq@ucas.ac.uk
Terms & Conditions
All students will be required as a condition of enrolment to abide by, and submit to the procedures and regulations of the Royal Academy of Dance and, for validated programmes, the University of Surrey, as amended from time to time. Copies of regulations are available, on request, from the Registrar.
The regulations are issued to each student on enrolment.

