What you’ll study
Acting is a demanding course that aims to produce an artist who is physically and vocally flexible, and intellectually alive and curious. Over three years, you will train in a variety of methodologies employed in a range of genres, from contemporary to classical to experimental.
Alongside the core disciplines of voice, movement and acting techniques, you will engage with new technologies, giving you a range of creative and transferable skills. You will develop the creative and intellectual independence of an artist able to shape the industry of the future.
To hear more about the course from current student Liam, watch this video.
Third year Student Florence also shares her experiences in this video.
Why choose this course?
Expert Training
Conservatoire actor training for stage, television, radio and screen led by professional staff and established practitioners
Career-focused
You will receive outstanding career development and support during your study, working only with top professional people, including preparation for agents, casting directors and auditions
World-class facilities
Excellent studio and training facilities — purpose-built rehearsal, movement and performance spaces, two flexible drama studios and the fully-equipped Rose Theatre and Barn Theatre
Professional experience
Alongside numerous College-based performances, you will take part in an industry showcase in London and perform in a range of fully-mounted public productions in professional venues
Your future career
We are focused on preparing you for your future career after graduation. This includes: Public performances in a variety of public venues; Preparation for the voice industry; Helping you leave with a quality show reel for Television and Film industry opportunities; Comprehensive Professional preparation and a London Showcase (introducing your work to the industry and agents).
Alumni Success
Lake Bell
What Happens in Vegas; No Strings Attached
Jessica Gunning
Fortitude; Pride; Baby Reindeer
Maddy Hill
Casualty; EastEnders
Gary Oldman
JFK; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy; Paranoia
Hayley Squires
I, Daniel Blake; Collateral; Adult Material; Call the Midwife
Tom Hopper
Umbrella Academy; Game of Thrones
Giovanna Fletcher
Presenter; Actress; Winner of I'm A Celeb
Career Options
Studying an Arts related subject provides our students with a wide range of skills. Recent graduates have progressed into the following occupations:
- Actors, entertainers & presenters
- Arts officers producers & directors
- Conference & exhibition managers and organisers
- Chief executives & senior officials
- Public relations professionals
- Musicians
- Teachers and teaching assistants
Course breakdown
Course content is regularly reviewed, to make it relevant and current. Course modules are therefore subject to change.
Year 1
You will be introduced to the academic and intellectual skills that you will need for study and professional development. In addition, you will begin to learn the practical and technical skills of the actor and contextualise these in developing your understanding of theatre making.
- Introduction to core skills and concepts of acting
- A rigorous course of exercise using methods derived from Stanislavski and Meisner to:
Remove blocks or inhibitions to emotional and imaginative spontaneity
Release responsiveness
- Introduction to voice and movement
- The application of key skills to scenes chosen from the naturalistic repertoire
- Contextual study relevant to practical work
Year 2
Your skills will be further developed towards a level appropriate to pre-professional work and you will experience performance in collaboration with other disciplines.
- To demonstrate the consistent use of physical, vocal and musical performance skills in a range of contexts
- Employ a range of analytical, reflective and communication skills, informed by an understanding of the processes inherent in a production
- Critically evaluate and analyse the relationship between the actor, the text, the performance and the audience in a range of social contexts, historical periods and cultures
- Take responsibility for the development and assessment of your own professional skills
- Optional modules in MoCap and Spoken Word Theatre Performance
- Approaches to stylised and Shakespearean text, theatre-making, clowning, and ensemble work
Year 3
- A range of public performances, including New Writing
- Approaches to radio and microphone technique
- Television, film project and acting to camera
- Professional preparation and London Showcase
- Independent Research Project
Teaching and assessment methods
You’ll complete approximately 30 hours a week of learning: this includes classes, independent learning on projects, productions, or self-directed study. Assessment will be through formative feedback, and through summative tutorials in which you reflect on your working processes, and determine your grading through discussion with your tutor.
Programme specification
Meet our Staff
Senior Lecturer in Acting
Julian Jones trained at RADA 1984–1986 and has worked as an actor in theatre, television and film for the past 25 years. He is a Lecturer in Acting at Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance, where he both teaches and directs.
Read their full profile How to join
Applications are now open for September 2025.
UCAS application deadline is 29th January 2025.
Institution code: R51
Course code: W410
UCAS Points
64 UCAS points*
This is equivalent to:
- Two C’s at ‘A’ level/AVCE,
- A Pass in a single AVCE Double Award at Grade C or above
- One Merit and two Passes at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent,
- One Pass (D or E on the core) at T level or equivalent.
- Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma in Production Arts
Auditions
Visit our Auditions page to learn more about the audition and interview process.
Course Summary
Duration
3 years
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
September 2025
Course Type
Undergraduate Course
Course Fees (2025 Entry)
UK/Republic of Ireland students (Fee per year)
£9535
International students (Fee per year)
£24150
