On Course: Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance

Courses offered

Acting and Performance Degrees

• Acting BA (Hons)
• Actor Musicianship BA (Hons)
• American Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
• European Theatre Arts (Training the Contemporary Performer) BA (Hons)

Design, Management and Technical Arts Degrees

• Costume Production BA (Hons)
• Creative Lighting Control BA (Hons)
• Lighting Design BA (Hons)
• Lighting Design for Architecture BA (Hons)
• Scenic Arts (Construction, Props & Painting) BA (Hons)
• Stage and Events Management BA (Hons)
• Theatre Design (Set and Costume) BA (Hons)

Online Degrees

• Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

We also run a range of postgraduate, acting foundation, part-time and summer courses.

Brief course content overview

We offer a range of degree programmes for careers in the theatre and live events industry.

Our Acting and Performance degrees provide a range of opportunities to develop your skills in preparation to enter the industry and include public performances in the third year.

Our BA (Hons) Acting and BA (Hons) Actor Musicianship programmes include a West End showcase in front of agents, casting directors and directors. There are also opportunities to spend a semester training in America (through BA (Hons) American Theatre Arts) or Europe (BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts).

Our Design, Management and Technical Arts degrees cover a range of skills including costume production, lighting design, lighting and video programming, scenic arts, stage and events management and theatre design. The courses include industry placements, experience working on productions and an industry networking event in the final year.

Our online Theatre Studies degree is an ideal choice if you want to learn remotely on a full-time or part-time basis.

Fees, bursaries, and other finance information

Tuition fees for our taught BA (Hons) degrees for UK/EU students are £9,250 for the 2020/21 academic year. Fees vary for international students and our online Theatre Studies degree. Please visit individual course pages at www.bruford.ac.uk for full details.

UK and EU students can apply for a number of government funded loans and grants.

Please visit www.bruford.ac.uk for up-to-date information on scholarships and bursaries.

Accommodation options

Our Christopher Court Hall of Residence includes 168 en-suite rooms and is a short walk away from the campus and Sidcup Railway Station.

We also have other accommodation options available in the area.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements vary and are detailed on individual course pages on our website at www.bruford.ac.uk

Application method (UCAS/direct; audition fee; deadlines)

You can apply for our taught BA (Hons) degrees via UCAS. Application deadlines vary for each course and can be found on the individual course pages on our website.

Acting and Performance Auditions

Audition fees vary for each of our programmes. Full details can be found on the Interview and Audition page on our website.

We don't charge an audition fee if you:

• Audition as part of a progression agreement
• Have a household income of under £25,000 per year
• Are in receipt of benefits including disability benefits: Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Are Care Experienced (Care Leaver/in the care of your Local Authority)
• Have Caring Responsibilities (Young Carer/Carer)
• Can offer other evidence of financial hardship
• Are being auditioned overseas.

We offer auditions in centres around the UK, and these will be free for many applicants who would otherwise find it difficult to attend.

Details and the criteria for free auditions are outlined on the relevant programme pages on our website.

Design, Management and Technical Arts Interviews

Interviews for our design, management and technical arts courses are free.

Audition process/preparation required

The audition process and content varies for each course. Please visit the college website for full details.

Any other information

TEF Gold

Based on the evidence available, the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF Panel) judged that we deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning outcomes for our students and have granted us a Gold Award.

Contact

www.bruford.ac.uk ▪ +44(0)20 8308 2600 ▪ enquiries@bruford.ac.uk

▪ Rose Bruford College Lamorbey Park, Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup Kent, DA15 9DF