Tuition fees

  • Tuition fees
  • Onsite programmes
  • Distance learning programmes
  • Financing your studies
  • Terms and conditions

Tuition Fees for 2025/26

The following information relates to fees for entry in Academic Year September 2025 and Calendar Year January 2026.

Faculty of Education graduates who go on to study for a postgraduate award delivered by the RAD or further study of an RAD award can benefit from a discount in tuition fees. Tuition fees are invoiced in instalments for each programme as appropriate.

  • Awards, bursaries and hardship funds

    Awards, bursaries and hardship funds

    We are committed to providing support to students who wish to develop their skills and knowledge through study and we offer a limited number of awards, bursaries and hardship funds for specific purposes. The application forms and submission deadlines can be found under Financing your studies.

  • Concessionary entry

    Concessionary entry

    A fee may be payable for programmes where applicants can submit a concessionary entry task. Further information on concessionary entry and associated costs can be found at How to Apply.

    Information on planning your budget and typical programme costs, such as dancewear, equipment, accommodation and travel, can be found under the detailed tuition fees for onsite programmes and distance learning programmes.

The following fees are for entry in September 2025/26

  • On-site (full-time)

    On-site (full-time)

    BA (Hons) Ballet Education

    UK students: £8,370 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    International students: £12,000 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to audition on-site or by video submission.

    Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

    Full fee: £2,065 per level, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    RAD member: £1,675 per level, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    RAD students: £1,225 per level.

  • Distance learning (full-time)

    Distance learning (full-time)

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    £7,730 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,730 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,730 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    Access Module £840.

  • Distance learning (part-time)

    Distance learning (part-time)

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    £7,730 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,730 per academic year, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Undergraduate Foundation Module

    £2,260 plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.

    Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) – UK students

    UK students £5,510 for the duration of the programme, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.

    Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) – International students

    International students’ fees available from national offices in early 2025.

    Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma

    UK: £6,180 per programme, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    Australia: $11,845, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview.

    Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £8,925 per programme, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £6,700 per programme, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £4,465 per programme, plus £130 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £65 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

    Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

    Access Module £840.

Onsite programmes

The following information relates to fees for entry in the academic year September 2025/26.

Studying at the RAD (London)

Programme Fees 2025/26
BA (Hons) Ballet Education Home students: £8,370 per academic year

International students (including EU): £12,000 per academic year

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 audition fee is payable if you are invited to audition for this programme

Typical Programme Costs Recurring Costs (for programme duration):

Dancewear & equipment as required £600-£900

Travel to and from RAD and Placements £1,500-£4,000 (dependent on student’s term time address)

Accommodation £800-£1500 pcm or £8,500-£16,900 per annum depending on the choice of accommodation (individual room, sharing a flat etc)

One-off costs (for programme duration)

Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £120-£350

Additional programme resources £160-£300

Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance Full fee: £2,065 per level

RAD Member: £1,675 per level

RAD Student: £1,225 per level

£130 registration fee on enrolment for those who are not currently on programme

Typical Programme Costs Recurring Costs (for programme duration)

Dancewear & equipment as required £90-£200

One-off costs (for programme duration)

5-week programme Accommodation rental £800-£1500 pcm or hotel costs £550-£1,700

5-week programme Travel £200-£300 (dependent on student’s address)

5-week programme Subsistence £150-£1,000 (dependent on accommodation choice)

Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £120-£350

Additional programme resources £160-£300

Distance learning programmes

The following information relates to fees for entry in the academic year September 2025/26.

Studying at the RAD (Remote) – Full time

Programme Fees 2025/26
Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education £7,730 per academic year

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education £7,730 per academic year

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

BA (Hons) Dance Education £7,730 per academic year

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Typical Programme Costs (BADE, DiplHE: DE, CertHE: DE) Recurring Costs for programme duration

Dancewear & equipment as required £60-£110One-off costs for programme duration

Teaching Placement Module: Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £120-£350Additional programme resources £300-£600Subscription to a digital file sharing platform £50-£100 (such as WeTransfer, Vimeo etc)
BA (Hons) Dance Education Access Module £840

Studying at the RAD (Remote) – Part-time

Programme Fees 2025/26
Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education £7,730 per academic level

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

BA (Hons) Dance Education £7,730 per academic level

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Typical Programme Costs (BADE, DiplHE: DE, CertHE: DE) Recurring Costs for programme duration

Dancewear & equipment as required £60-£110One-off costs for programme duration

Teaching Placement Module: Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £120-£350Additional programme resources £300-£600Subscription to a digital file sharing platform £50-£100 (such as WeTransfer, Vimeo etc)
Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) – UK students £5,510 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

Certificate in Dance Teaching (Ballet) – International students International students’ fees will be available from national offices in early 2025.
Typical Programme Costs Recurring Costs for programme duration

Dancewear & equipment as required £60-£200Travel to and from Mentor Placement School £20-£35 per day (depending on student location)One-off costs for programme duration

5-day Intensive Study Period Accommodation £350-£750 (dependent on accommodation choice)5-day Intensive Study Period Travel dependent on location £50-£2005-day Intensive Study Period Subsistence £75-£125 (dependent on accommodation choice)Additional programme resources £60-£200Subscription to a digital file-sharing platform £50-£100 (such as WeTransfer, Vimeo etc)
Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma (UK) £6,180 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Professional Dancers’ Graduate Teaching Diploma (Australia) $11,845 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Typical Programme Costs (dependent on programme location) Recurring costs for programme duration

Dancewear & equipment as required £200-350Travel to and from Mentor Placement School £20-£35 per dayOne-off costs for programme duration

2-week Intensive Study Period Accommodation £350-£1,250 (dependent on country of residence/accommodation choice)2-week Intensive Study Period Travel £125-£450 (dependent on country of residence/accommodation choice)2-week Intensive Study Period Subsistence £120-£325 (dependent on country of residence/accommodation choice)Additional programme resources £160-£300Subscription to a digital file sharing platform £50-£100 (such as WeTransfer, Vimeo etc)
Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching) Access Module £840
Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching) £8,925 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dance Teaching) £6,700 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Dance Teaching) £4,465 for the duration of the programme

£130 registration fee on enrolment

£65 fee is payable if the applicant is invited to interview

Typical Programme Costs (MAE, PG Dipl, PG Cert) Recurring Costs for programme duration

Dancewear & equipment as required £200-£350One-off costs for programme duration

Additional programme resources £160-£270Subscription to a digital file-sharing platform £50-£100 (such as WeTransfer, Vimeo etc)
RAD Access Routes – UK Fees Degree Track £1,500

Vocational Track £2,000

RAD Access Routes – International Fees Fees vary dependent on international partnership institution. Contact the course leader at your institution for further information.
Foundation Module Free £2,260
Typical Programme Costs One-off costs for Access Routes

Syllabus Books/CDs/DVDs £110-£320Additional programme resources £100-£300

 

Financing your studies

  • How to Pay

    How to Pay

    Guidance and information on methods of payment for the 2024/25 academic year is available in the How to Pay 2024/25 document.

  • Financing your Studies

    Financing your Studies

  • Assessment Fees

    Assessment Fees

  • Graduate Discounts

    Graduate Discounts

    FoE graduates who go on to study for a postgraduate award delivered by the RAD or further study of an RAD award benefit from a 10% reduction in tuition fees. This discount is available for students who start their programme of study on or after 1 August 2018 and will be applied to their tuition fees for the full duration of the programme. To find out if you are eligible for a discount for further study, please read the Graduate Discounts criteria.

  • Undergraduate Loans (Home Students)

    Undergraduate Loans (Home Students)

  • Postgraduate Loans (Home Students resident in England)

    Postgraduate Loans (Home Students resident in England)

  • Postgraduate Master’s Loan Application Service

    Postgraduate Master’s Loan Application Service

  • Electronic Signatures

    Electronic Signatures

  • Continuing Students

    Continuing Students

    Students only need to apply once for the Postgraduate Master’s Loan as the application and funding is for the whole of their programme. Students who will be entering a second, third or fourth year of study will receive a letter from the Student Loans Company (SLC) confirming their payments for academic year 2024/25.

  • Resources

    Resources

    The SLC has created a range of resources for students about what they can get, how they apply and what evidence they need to complete their application. Please see the links below:

    Find out more about postgraduate loans.

  • International Students

    International Students

    If you are from outside the UK and none of the above applies to you, you will be eligible for International fee status. Note that this fee status can apply to UK passport holders who are living abroad, although some exceptions apply.

  • Hardship and Bursary Funding

    Hardship and Bursary Funding

Terms and conditions

Financial Terms and Conditions of our programmes of study and modules are below and provide you with information on deadlines if you find yourself in a position that means that you cannot continue with your studies and would like to suspend temporarily or withdraw completely. If you suspend or withdraw from your programme, you may still be required to pay your tuition fees. View our Refund Policy (Tuition Fees) for university-validated programmes.

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