Tuition fees

Tuition Fees for 2023/24

The following information relates to fees for entry in Academic Year September 2023/24. RAD Awards programmes starting in January 2024 or later are yet to be published and the 2022/23* fees are shown for guidance. These fees will be published in due course on our website at HE Fees.

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 ‘Fees and funding’ on the RAD website.

  • 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.

    For information on planning your budget and typical programme costs, such as dancewear, equipment, accommodation and travel, please see HE Fees.

The following fees are for entry in September 2023. RAD Awards programmes starting in January 2024 or later are yet to be published and the 2022/23* fees are shown for guidance

  • On-site (full-time)

    On-site (full-time)

    BA (Hons) Ballet Education

    UK/EU students: £7,665 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    International students: £9,955 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £60 is payable if the applicant is invited to audition on-site or by video submission.

    Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance

    Full fee: £1,785* per level, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    RAD member: £1,450* per level, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    RAD students: £1,060* per level.

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Dance Teaching (with Qualified Teacher Status)

    UK/EU students: £7,665 for the academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £60 is payable if the applicant is invited to audition.

    Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma (UK)

    £7,215* per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £60 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview (including video submission).

    Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma (China)

    Fees available from the national office.
    A fee of £60 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview (including video submission).

  • Distance learning (full-time)

    Distance learning (full-time)

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    £7,080 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,080 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Certificate of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,080 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    Access Module £700.

  • Distance learning (part-time)

    Distance learning (part-time)

    BA (Hons) Dance Education

    £7,080 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Diploma of Higher Education: Dance Education

    £7,080 per academic year, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Undergraduate Foundation Module

    £2,150 plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies

    UK students £6,375* per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies

    International students fees available from national offices.

    Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies

    UK and International students £6,375* per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Professional Dancers’ Postgraduate Teaching Certificate

    Germany: €7,560* per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    Australia: $10,400* per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.
    A fee of £60 is payable if the applicant is invited to interview (including video/written submission).

    Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £8,000 per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £6,000 per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Dance Teaching)

    £4,000 per programme, plus £120 registration fee on enrolment.

    Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching)

    Access Module £700.