Graduation dates

Graduation ceremonies will take place on:

11 September 2025

Morning

  • American Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
  • Notting Hill Academy of Music
  • Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

Afternoon:

  • European Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
  • Opera BA (Hons)
  • School of Theatre Excellence

12 September 2025

Morning

  • Audio Production BA (Hons)
  • Contemporary and Popular Performance BA (Hons)
  • PhD
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Theatre & Social Change BA (Hons)

Afternoon

  • Acting BA (Hons)
  • Actor Musicianship BA (Hons)
  • Costume Production BA (Hons)
  • Creative Lighting Control BA (Hons)
  • Lighting Design BA (Hons)
  • Scenic Arts BA (Hons)
  • Stage Management BA (Hons)

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A group of graduates in black caps and gowns sit in a historic venue, clapping and smiling as they watch the ceremony.

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Location

  • Arrivals and gowning: Rose Bruford College
  • Ceremony: Holy Trinity Church
  • Reception: Rose Bruford College

Graduation ceremony timings

Ceremonies on the 11 and 12 September will take place at the following times.

Please note, timings are currently approximate and will be confirmed closer to the ceremony.

Morning

  • Arrivals: 9:30
  • Procession: 10:30 – 11:00
  • Ceremony: 11:00-12:00
  • Reception: 12-14:00

Afternoon

  • Arrivals: From 11:30
  • Procession: 12:30 – 13:00
  • Ceremony: 13:00-14:00
  • Reception: 14:00-16:00
A speaker in a red and blue academic gown stands at a lectern inside a historic church, addressing the audience during a graduation ceremony. Sunlight streams through large arched windows behind them, illuminating the seated graduates in black caps and gowns

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Book your tickets

Thursday 11 September 2025

  • Thursday Morning: American Theatre Arts BA (Hons), Theatre Studies BA (Hons) and Notting Hill Academy of Music
  • Thursday Afternoon: European Theatre Arts BA (Hons), Opera BA (Hons) and School of Theatre Excellence

Friday 12 September 2025

  • Friday Morning: Audio Production BA (Hons), Contemporary and Popular Performance BA (Hons), PhD, Postgraduate courses and Theatre & Social Change BA (Hons)
  • Friday Afternoon: Acting BA (Hons), Actor Musicianship BA (Hons), Costume Production BA (Hons), Creative Lighting Control BA (Hons), Lighting Design BA (Hons), Scenic Arts BA (Hons) and Stage Management BA (Hons)

Please note that ticketing will close at 23:00 on 31 July. No tickets will be available after this date. We recommend purchasing your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Prices

Student Ticket – £25

  • Includes a programme, a complimentary glass of prosecco and a food token.

Church Guest Ticket – £25 (max 2 per student)

  • Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco.
  • Any remaining Church Guest tickets not sold by 16 May will be released on a first-come, first-served basis.

Campus Guest Ticket – £5

  • For campus access only.
  • Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco.
A group of graduates dressed in black gowns joyfully toss their caps into the air against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Food and drink offering

A paid food offering and bar will be available following the ceremony.

Gown hire

Your graduation is a formal occasion and it is requested that you wear academic gowns on the day.

Gowns, which are provided by Ede & Ravenscroft, can be hired as part of your ticket purchase. Please select the correct gown according to your course.

Photography

A professional photography service is provided by Ede & Ravenscroft. You will be able to purchase your photography after the ceremony.