About the university
Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance is a specialist drama school at Lamorbey Park in Sidcup, south-east London. It trains actors, actor-musicians and theatre-makers, and also runs technical degrees such as Stage Management and Production Practice, Creative Lighting Control, Costume Production and Scenic Arts.
International students apply through UCAS for undergraduate courses, and the college issues a CAS once offer conditions are met. Acting courses need an audition and production courses an interview. The college says there are no scholarships or bursaries for international postgraduates.
- Type
- Specialist drama school for acting, production and technical theatre
- Campus
- Lamorbey Park, Sidcup, south-east London
- Intake
- September (undergraduate); October (MA/MFA Acting)
- Halls
- Christopher Court: 168 en-suite rooms opposite Sidcup station
- Accommodation
- Guaranteed for new international undergraduates, subject to application numbers
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- £24,150
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2)
- Undergraduate
Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons)
- Fee / year
- £24,150
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- £24,150
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2)
- Undergraduate
Stage Management and Production Practice BA (Hons)
- Fee / year
- £22,800
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2)
- Undergraduate
Creative Lighting Control BA (Hons)
- Fee / year
- £22,800
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intakes
- September
- English
- IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (GBP) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting BA (Hons) | 3 years full time | £24,150 | ≈ ₹29.5 lakh |
| Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons) | 3 years | £24,150 | ≈ ₹29.5 lakh |
| Actor Musicianship BA (Hons) | 3 years | £24,150 | ≈ ₹29.5 lakh |
| Stage Management and Production Practice BA (Hons) | 3 years full time | £22,800 | ≈ ₹27.8 lakh |
| Creative Lighting Control BA (Hons) | 3 years | £22,800 | ≈ ₹27.8 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance with similar universities in the UK.
Scholarships
- UG
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship
Value: Full tuition for three years
Eligibility: Actor Musicianship BA students, on merit and financial need (may be means-tested); check nationality rules with the Foundation.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Typically 64 UCAS points (for example two Cs at A level), but the college makes offers on potential shown at audition or interview, sometimes with lower or no points. Ask the college how it assesses Class 12.
- Apply through UCAS only. Acting courses need an audition; production courses need an interview and portfolio.
Postgraduate
- MA/MFA Acting expects a good degree in a related subject or professional experience, with two self-tapes and a mainly online audition. Its fee page does not say whether the fee is per year or for the whole course, so it is not listed here.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 marksheet (or degree transcripts for master's)
- IELTS for UKVI result
- Audition self-tapes or portfolio, depending on the course
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS for UKVI (undergraduate) | 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (CEFR B2). |
| IELTS for UKVI (postgraduate) | 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0. |
| IELTS for UKVI (research) | 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (CEFR C1). |
| Other tests | Rose Bruford's visa guidance PDF lists other accepted SELTs and qualifications. |
Accommodation and living costs
New international undergraduates are guaranteed a room, subject to application numbers, if they firmly accept their offer, pay the deposit and apply by 18 July 2027. Christopher Court halls are opposite Sidcup station, about 10 minutes' walk from campus. Most students rent privately after year one.
| Item | In GBP | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Court, en-suite room40-week contract | £288per week | ≈ ₹35,075 |
| Private rented room (typically after year one)Plus bills; 6–12 month contracts | £85–120per week | ≈ ₹10,370 – ₹14,640 |
Campus and location
Rose Bruford teaches at Lamorbey Park in Sidcup, south-east London.
- Acting, actor-musicianship and devised performance degrees.
- Technical theatre degrees in stage management, lighting, costume and scenic arts.
- Christopher Court halls with 168 en-suite rooms near Sidcup station.
- MA/MFA Acting auditions are mainly online.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Rose Bruford trains students for acting and technical theatre careers. It does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. For the Graduate Route, see our UK guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
What are Rose Bruford's fees for international students?
For September 2027 entry, £24,150 a year for the acting degrees and £22,800 a year for Stage Management and Creative Lighting Control. Fees for later years rise in line with the UK government maximum.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS for UKVI 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 for undergraduate courses, and 6.5 with no component below 6.0 for postgraduate courses.
Is accommodation guaranteed?
New international undergraduates are guaranteed accommodation, subject to application numbers, if they accept their offer, pay the deposit and apply by 18 July 2027. Christopher Court costs £287.50 a week on a 40-week contract.
Sources
- Rose Bruford College: homepage (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: undergraduate courses (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: Acting BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: Stage Management and Production Practice BA (Hons) (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: MA/MFA Acting (opens in a new tab)
- Rose Bruford College: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.bruford.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)
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