Graduation dates
Graduation ceremonies will take place on:
Thursday 10 & Friday 11 September 2026
Thursday Morning
MA/MFA Actor Musicianship
MA/MFA Actor Performer Training
MA/MFA Contemporary Directing Practice
MA/MFA ACTM
MFA Advanced Devising Practice
MA Devised Theatre and Performance
MA Light in Performance
MA Queer Performance
MFA Integrated Movement Practice Performance
MFA International Theatre Practice and Performance
MFA Theater for Children and Young People
PhD
Thursday Afternoon
School of Theatre Excellence
BA Actor Training
BA Opera Studies
BA Theatre Studies
Friday Morning
BA American Theatre Arts
BA European Theatre Arts
BA Theatre and Social Change
BA Contemporary Performance Practice
BA Stage Management
BA Design for Performance
BA Audio Production
Friday Afternoon
BA Acting
BA Actor Musicianship
BA Creative Lighting Control
BA Costume Production
BA Scenic Arts

Photo by Paul Cochrane
Location
- Arrivals and gowning: Rose Bruford College
- Ceremony: Holy Trinity Church
- Reception: Rose Bruford College
Graduation ceremony timings
Ceremonies on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 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: 12:00-13:00
- Reception: 13:00 until close
Afternoon
- Arrivals: From 12:30
- Procession: 13:30 – 14:00
- Ceremony: 14:00-15:00
- Reception: 15:00 until close

Photo by Paul Cochrane
Book your tickets
Ticketing will open in February 2026. No refunds will be permitted.
Prices
Student Ticket – £27
- Includes a programme, a complimentary glass of prosecco, and a food token.
Church & Campus Guest Ticket – £27 (max 2 per student)
- Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco.
Campus-only Ticket – £12
- Please note that this does not permit access to the Ceremony in the church.
- Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco and a food token.

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.
Contact us
If you have any further questions about your ceremony, which are not answered above, please get in touch at [email protected].