Explore contrasting and diverse approaches to acting and performance, crafting your own practice as a performer, director, and/or theatre-maker.
The world of theatre and performance is continually reshaped by emerging artists. Step into the international spotlight and be part of this evolution by training
as a performer and theatre-maker. Develop your distinctive artistic voice and take charge of your career by honing your skills and expanding your knowledge as a performer, director, facilitator, teacher, and producer.
KEY FEATURES
Industry-led training
Work in a range of teams to reinterpret existing texts and co-create original work. Gradually take on greater responsibility for the creative process, building your understanding of how different acting
and performance methods work, and
what works for you.
Practical hands-on experience
Spend time with a UK or international organisation, deepening your understanding of how techniques and methods emerge from specific artistic
and cultural contexts.
Forward-thinking
Initiate new approaches to making and working by exploring acting and performance through studio-based experimentation and research.
Outstanding facilities
Train in world-class facilities to develop the necessary skills to sustain
a variety of career pathways and prepare for life-long learning and discovery.
COURSE CONTENT
Year One
Develop a strong foundation in a wide range of acting and performance techniques, methods, and skills. Contextualise your practice with a rigorous understanding of performance theory, underpinned by an exploration of ethically driven professional practice.
Year Two
Extend your skills by examining acting practices in greater contextual detail. Take ownership of your development by identifying and addressing your individual training needs. Undertake a placement with one of our partner organisations, either in the UK or internationally. Explore new approaches to directing text through creative experimentation.
Year Three
Engage in practice-based research as you complete public collaborative productions and practical projects. Prepare for professional life by developing a professional portfolio and crafting a personalised action plan.
Please visit our website to view the course specification in detail:
https://www.bruford.ac.uk/learn/undergraduate-courses
Course content is regularly reviewed to keep it relevant and current. Course modules are therefore subject to change.
Assessment will be through: Performances; Coursework, presentations and portfolios; Continuous practical assessment
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Rose Bruford College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
The following entry points are available for this course:
We welcome students from around the world for both BA and MA degree study in performance, design and production arts.
We also run short-term courses, summer schools and foundation programmes for international students who are looking for a shorter period of study.
You will be studying close to London and have easy access to the amazing culture, restaurants and theatre there.
When you study with us, you will join students from more than 25 different countries, and develop skills that could take your career all over the world. We have links worldwide with partner institutions on student and staff exchanges, collaborative projects and wider research initiatives.
You may find our international students web page and guide useful: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/life-at-the-college/international-students/
We run webinars with virtual campus tours for prospective international students, you can register here: https://www.bruford.ac.uk/life-at-the-college/open-days-and-webinars/
This is equivalent to two C’s at ‘A’ level or three Merits at BTEC (QCF) National Diploma or equivalent.
We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points if we have evidence of your potential from your application or audition.
Widening Access and Contextual Admissions: Rose Bruford College is committed to widening access. We encourage applications from all students with the potential to succeed, regardless of your background, and ensure that no groups are disadvantaged during the application process.
We welcome students from all educational backgrounds. For instance, we look at your age, whether you declare a disability, whether you have spent time in care, the area in which you live and, if appropriate, the relative performance of the school you attend. We offer places based upon your future potential. We may offer you a place based on lower UCAS points than shown here, or an offer that is not linked to UCAS points, if we have evidence of your potential from your application or audition.
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Please visit https://www.bruford.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/ for further information on financial support including Low income bursaries and the Principal's scholarship
Email:admissions@bruford.ac.uk
Phone:020 8308 2600
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