
What you’ll study
Acting for Screen and Devised Performance is an innovative, intensive actor training programme designed to give you the skills to perform, develop, and make your own work across live performance, digital media, audio and screen. Over three years, you will explore a range of performance practices, with emphasis on contemporary and co-created methodologies, alongside training in digital and broadcast media.
As well as the core disciplines of acting, voice, and movement, you will engage with emerging performance technologies, equipping you with a versatile and transferable skill set. The course is designed to foster independent creative thinking, ensuring that you graduate ready to shape the future of the performing arts industries.
This information is subject to validation approval and the final course outline may be slightly amended.

Why choose this course?
Expert Training
Receive conservatoire-standard training for stage, screen, radio, and digital media, led by professional staff and visiting industry experts.
Career-focused
Develop industry-ready skills, with dedicated support in preparation for agents, casting directors, and auditions.
World-class facilities
Train in state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built rehearsal and movement studios, performance spaces, and fully equipped theatre venues. Rose Bruford is the first drama school to have a state of the art XR stage.
Professional experience
Gain extensive performance experience, including public productions, industry showcases, and professional collaborations that will enhance your career prospects.
Your future career


We are committed to preparing you for a dynamic career in the creative industries. Throughout your studies, you will engage in:
- Public performances across a variety of venues.
- Preparation for voice, television, and film industries.
- The skills to develop your own performance projects across live performance and recorded media
- Building a high-quality showreel for professional opportunities.
- A London Showcase, introducing your work to industry professionals and agents.
Alumni Success
Graduates of our acting programmes have gone on to work in theatre, film, television, and digital media. Our alumni network includes award-winning actors, directors, and content creators who have made their mark in the industry.
Career Options
Studying acting equips you with a broad range of skills, opening doors to multiple career paths, including:
- Acting for stage, film, television and digital media
- Directing and producing
- Writing for stage and broadcast media
- Arts management and creative leadership
- Voice-over and radio performance
- Teaching and community arts work

Course breakdown
Course content is regularly reviewed, to make it relevant and current. Course modules are therefore subject to change.
Year 1
Your first year focuses on building a strong foundation in performance skills and theoretical understanding.
- Core training in acting techniques with a diverse range of global and inclusive methodologies
- Introduction to voice and movement
- Scene study and character exploration
- Introduction to performance-making and ensemble work
- Contextual studies in theatre and performance history
Year 2
Building on your foundation, you will expand your skills and apply them in a range of performance contexts.
- Advanced acting methodologies, with further emphasis on ensemble and devising
- Development and application of key skills in voice and movement
- Performance projects in contemporary and experimental theatre
- Training for screen, voice-over, and digital performance including motion capture
- Development of your skills in writing, editing, filming and producing
- Industry preparation, including audition technique and entrepreneurship
- Experiment with performance practices which may include stand-up comedy, drag, and spoken word
Year 3
Your final year focuses on professional development and preparing for industry entry.
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- Public performances in professional venues working with leading industry professionals
- Forming a performance company to produce a live or digital output which can be developed after graduation
- Screen acting and voice-over techniques
- Professional preparation, including showreel development and industry networking
- Independent research project
- London Showcase for agents and casting professionals
Teaching and assessment methods
You will engage in approximately 30 hours of learning per week, including classes, rehearsals, and independent study. Assessment is continuous, combining formative feedback with summative evaluations through performance projects, reflective discussions, and portfolio submissions.
This programme is designed to challenge and support you as you develop into a versatile, industry-ready performer, capable of working across multiple creative platforms.
How to join
Applications are now open for September 2025.
UCAS application deadline is 29th January 2025.
Institution code: R51
Course code: W416
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