Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama

United Kingdom • Founded 1967

Updated Sep 2026

Overview

Founded: 1967
Institution Type: Conservatory

The Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama (MADD College) is a performing arts college in Nottingham, founded in 1967 by Edward Nudd.

Operating as a registered charity from Richmond House on Canal Street, it offers a three-year BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance degree validated by the University of Bedfordshire. MADD trains students for careers in professional dance, musical theatre and the wider performing arts industry, and counts choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips among its patrons.

Location & Contact

Looking to reach Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama? Address, contact details, and online links below. For finance and tuition payment queries, the bursar or finance office is typically a separate contact point.

Programs Offered

Each programme at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama is grouped by the degree it leads to. New programmes can take 6–12 months to propagate through search engines, so the live catalogue here is the authoritative list.

2 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Higher Diploma 2 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Scholarships and grants accessible to students attending Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama or other universities in the United Kingdom are below. Each award listing here reflects published terms; ground-truth via the awarding body remains essential.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama

The standard application path for Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Research programmes at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama offers 2 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Review admissions criteria

    Each programme at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Gather supporting documents

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Lodge your application

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama's own admissions portal at www.maddcollege.co.uk.

  5. 5
    Confirm receipt and track progress

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama

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In what year was Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama established?

Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama was founded in 1967 (approximately 59 years ago).

What city is Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama in?

Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama operates from Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama?

You can find Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama online at www.maddcollege.co.uk.

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