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Rose Bruford College

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

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Composition & music studies

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Cert. Foundation Course in Dance and Musical Theatre (Cert HE)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredNo University App

Audition format

In-Person Only

Training

Thirty-week Cert HE foundation course with balanced acting, singing, and dance training

Twenty-seven weekly contact hours across ballet, jazz, tap, commercial and contemporary dance, acting, improvisation, choral singing, and individual voice work

Progression

Designed to prepare students for auditions to three-year musical-theatre courses

Delivered at dedicated SOTE studios in Digbeth, Birmingham

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 Oct 6, 7:02 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Thirty-week Cert HE foundation course with balanced acting, singing, and dance training

Twenty-seven weekly contact hours across ballet, jazz, tap, commercial and contemporary dance, acting, improvisation, choral singing, and individual voice work

Progression

Designed to prepare students for auditions to three-year musical-theatre courses

Delivered at dedicated SOTE studios in Digbeth, Birmingham

Program Highlights

Training

Thirty-week Cert HE foundation course with balanced acting, singing, and dance training

Twenty-seven weekly contact hours across ballet, jazz, tap, commercial and contemporary dance, acting, improvisation, choral singing, and individual voice work

Progression

Designed to prepare students for auditions to three-year musical-theatre courses

Delivered at dedicated SOTE studios in Digbeth, Birmingham

Key Info

Enrollment Term

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Fee

Audition Fee

£15

Auditions

SOTE Audition Day (Digbeth, Birmingham)

Jan 8, 2027Feb 15 & 18, 2027

Auditions · sote.co.uk

Audition 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.

Songs

One Musical Theatre Song

Choose a song that shows off your voice

Bring sheet music for the provided pianist

Monologues

One Modern Monologue (About 1 Minute)

Select a monologue by a British playwright

Choose material from a play you have read

Dance

Group Dance Classes

Participate in ballet and jazz classes

Wear clothing suitable for dance and tie long hair in a bun

Auditions · sote.co.uk

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply directly to the School of Theatre Excellence; UCAS codes do not apply

Complete the online application form and pay the £15 audition-day fee

Eligibility

Two A levels at grade C or equivalent, Level 3 qualifications, or relevant experience

Training is delivered by SOTE in Birmingham and validated by Rose Bruford College

What's The Process

Audition Day

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at SOTE Studios in Digbeth

Applicants participate in ballet, jazz, choral singing, and acting classes

Present the prepared musical-theatre song and modern monologue

The panel discusses the course with the applicant after the prepared pieces

Self-tape submission is available as an audition option

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

Thirty-week Cert HE foundation course with balanced acting, singing, and dance training

Twenty-seven weekly contact hours across ballet, jazz, tap, commercial and contemporary dance, acting, improvisation, choral singing, and individual voice work

Progression

Designed to prepare students for auditions to three-year musical-theatre courses

Delivered at dedicated SOTE studios in Digbeth, Birmingham

Updated Oct 6, 7:02 PM