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Rose Bruford College

Sidcup, England

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

Virtual Only

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

Virtual Only

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Cert. Acting Foundation Course

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

Virtual Only

Training

Six-month, 22-week intensive ensemble-based preparation for drama-school study or entry into the industry

Twenty-six hours of weekly teaching across acting, movement, voice, improvisation, devising, screen acting, and singing

Progression

Graduates skip Round 1 for Rose Bruford Acting BA (Hons) and Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons) auditions

Graduates have progressed to Rose Bruford, RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall, Central, Royal Welsh, and other leading schools

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

83%

2025, 4 courses, n=70

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

895

Earnings

£23k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026 Entry

International tuition

£24,150

overseas students

Acting · bruford.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated 2d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Six-month, 22-week intensive ensemble-based preparation for drama-school study or entry into the industry

Twenty-six hours of weekly teaching across acting, movement, voice, improvisation, devising, screen acting, and singing

Progression

Graduates skip Round 1 for Rose Bruford Acting BA (Hons) and Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons) auditions

Graduates have progressed to Rose Bruford, RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall, Central, Royal Welsh, and other leading schools

Program Highlights

Training

Six-month, 22-week intensive ensemble-based preparation for drama-school study or entry into the industry

Twenty-six hours of weekly teaching across acting, movement, voice, improvisation, devising, screen acting, and singing

Progression

Graduates skip Round 1 for Rose Bruford Acting BA (Hons) and Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons) auditions

Graduates have progressed to Rose Bruford, RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall, Central, Royal Welsh, and other leading schools

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Acting Foundation Courses · bruford.ac.uk

Prescreen Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Monologues

Two Self-Taped Speeches (Maximum 2 Minutes Each)

One contemporary speech from a play written in 2000 or later

One classical speech from Shakespeare or a Jacobean play

Perform both speeches in English

Additional Materials

Statement

Explain why you want to study on the course

Summarise relevant academic, professional, and life experience

Conclude with your aspirations after completing the programme

Acting Foundation Courses · bruford.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply directly to Rose Bruford College; UCAS codes do not apply

Applications for September 2026 enrolment are closed; Rose Bruford says applications for September 2027 will open in October 2026

Once open, applications remain open until the course is full

International applications for the September intake are due by 5 August

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18 or older at enrolment

No academic qualifications are required

The course is not eligible for Student Finance England funding

What's The Process

Application Review

Submit the direct application with both self-tapes and the personal statement

Successful applicants are invited to a 30–40 minute online interview with two staff members

Staff may redirect some or all of the prepared speeches during the interview

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

83%

2025, 4 courses, n=70

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

895

Earnings

£23k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026 Entry

International tuition

£24,150

overseas students

Acting · bruford.ac.uk Discover Uni

Training

Six-month, 22-week intensive ensemble-based preparation for drama-school study or entry into the industry

Twenty-six hours of weekly teaching across acting, movement, voice, improvisation, devising, screen acting, and singing

Progression

Graduates skip Round 1 for Rose Bruford Acting BA (Hons) and Acting for Screen and Devised Performance BA (Hons) auditions

Graduates have progressed to Rose Bruford, RADA, LAMDA, Guildhall, Central, Royal Welsh, and other leading schools

Updated 2d ago