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WHY CHOOSE RSUK?

We believe that every student’s unique defining qualities should be celebrated and elevated. In nurturing each student’s individual journey, providing them with the skills, confidence, and professional guidance needed to fulfil their own potential, we believe we can maximise the opportunities to follow a career path in the arts. We are committed to supporting our students both during their time with RSUK and beyond.

Your stage is waiting. Are you ready to take the spotlight?

  • Elite Industry Training

    Learn from experienced coaches actively working across a diverse spectrum of the industry. Benefit from world-class masterclasses and workshops led by visiting industry giants, offering strong connections to the global stage.

  • Small Personalised Groups

    Our small year group sizes ensure an individualised, student-led approach to training. Each student receives tailored, one-on-one guidance with high contact hours, allowing for deep personal development and focused attention every step of the way.

  • Opportunities to Shine

    Showcase your talent and growth through regular performances on main stages. Gain invaluable exposure to industry professionals currently working in the field, giving you the platform to be seen, celebrated, and supported as you develop.

  • A Supportive Community

    We embrace diversity, inclusivity, and creativity at all levels and encourage individuality in expression, we are not a ‘one size fits all’ training programme.

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

Part of our ethos at RSUK is that we prepare our students for real world scenarios. We don’t just train performers, we shape future industry professionals by giving them the business knowledge and career tools to thrive for years to come.

The Musical Theatre industry is a business, and it is essential to not only have the skills to perform but also to maximise your professional potential and understand how to implement strategies which will help build your own work either in between or alongside professional contracted jobs. There are many ways to apply skills to real world work and to maximise your future earning potential as a professional creative working within the diverse and wide ranging world of the arts.

  • Musical Theatre BTEC L3 Diploma

    Equivalent to 3 A-Levels & UCAS Recognised.

  • UCAS Accredited exams

    Singing, Dance, Music, and Acting.

  • Industry Focused Training

    Including audition prep, repertoire, self-representation, business lessons, digital promotion, media training and Film & TV workshops.

  • Professional Resources

    Every student receives an Equity & Spotlight account, plus a professional vocal, acting, and dance reel, headshots, access to computers and recording equipment.

BTEC Units – VLUK Framework

  • Mandatory Units

    Investigating Practitioners’ Work
    Developing Skills & Techniques for Live Performance
    Group Performance Workshop
    Performing Arts in the Community
    Individual Performance Commission
    Final Live Performance to an Audience
    Employment Opportunities in Performing Arts

  • Optional Units

    Jazz Dance Technique
    Street Dance Technique
    Acting Styles
    Developing the Voice for Performance
    Singing Techniques for Performers
    Musical Theatre Techniques

Elite Top-Up Training (+12 hrs/week)

  • Specialist Dance & Movement

    Ballet Technique
    Tap Dance Technique
    Commercial Dance
    Contemporary Dance
    Dance Health
    Movement Skills

  • Performance & Production

    Physical Theatre Techniques
    Stage & Sound
    Lighting Design & Operation

  • Industry & Career Prep

    Accounting for Performers
    Professional Showreels
    Script Work & Analysis
    Songwriting
    Management Skills
    Stage Management

  • Entry Requirements

    4 GCSEs at Grade 4+ (including Maths & English) – resit option available
    Completed application form + headshot
    Successful audition (video or in-person)

SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES & FEES

Pathway Weekly Hours Annual Fee Includes
Core BTEC (Funded) 15 hrs FREE All mandatory and optional BTEC units.
BTEC + Elite Top-Up 27 hrs £2,000/yr +12 hrs advanced training, masterclasses, 1:1, showcases.

At RSUK Theatre Arts, we believe finances should never hold back talent. Through our own support schemes and our partnership with VLUK, we make professional-level training as accessible as possible.

  • RSUK Bursary Scheme

    We offer means-tested bursaries to support families who may need help with costs.
    • Open to students who receive an offer of a place.
    • Awards are based on household income (guide: up to £55,000).
    • Can cover part or full contributions towards top-up fees.

  • RSUK Talent Scholarships

    Outstanding performers deserve recognition.
    • Scholarships may cover 20%–100% of top-up fees.
    • Awarded at the time of your audition offer, based on talent and potential.

  • VLUK 16–19 Government Bursary Fund

    As an RSUK student, you’ll also be enrolled with VLUK, giving access to the national 16–19 Bursary Fund.
    • This government scheme can help with travel, books, meals, and equipment.
    • Applications are made at enrolment with guidance from the RSUK and VLUK team.

FEES & PAYMENT PLAN

  • Government-Funded Core

    Your 15 core hours per week are fully funded by the government through VLUK.

  • RSUK Top-Up Training

    Our enhanced 27-hour training week, packed with specialist coaching, masterclasses, and performance projects, is delivered with a Top-Up Fee of £2,000 per year.

  • Flexible Payment Options

    • Annual: £2,000 upfront at the start of the year.
    • Termly: 3 × £666.66 (start of each term).

OPEN DAYS & AUDITION WORKSHOPS

Get a Real Taste of Life at RSUK and experience what it’s really like to train with us.

  • Open Days & Evenings

    Explore | Observe | Connect.

    Meet our Course Leader, tutors, students, and support staff.
    Watch live classes in action.
    Tour our state-of-the-art facilities.
    Get your questions answered about the BTEC Performing Arts programme.
    Open to students in Year 9 and above who are interested in performing arts.
    Upcoming Dates 
    Friday 5th December 2025 (5:30pm - 7pm)
    Friday 16th Januray 2026 (5:30pm - 7pm)

  • Audition Workshops

    Train | Perform | Audition.

    Take part in audition-style workshops.
    Connect with our expert teaching team.
    Discover what we’re looking for in future RSUK performers.
    Opportunity to be considered for a place on our course.
    Audition Workshops are open to students in Year 11 and above only.
    Upcoming Dates:
    Saturday 29th November 2025 (10am -2pm) 
    Monday 16th February 2026 (10am -2pm)

MEDIA

BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts Musical Theatre Dance Triple Threat Stage School Tamworth North Warwickshire Midlands

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