Undergraduate tuition fees
All course fees are listed at the bottom of individual course pages. The fees you pay will depend on whether you’re a UK or International student, find out more below.
Full-time UK students
Undergraduate students can apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and living expenses if:
- You are a Home (UK) student
- You have not already completed a course at the same level (for example another BA degree)
UK undergraduate students will also be able to take out a maintenance loan to support you in your studies. These loans are means-tested and will depend on whether you are living at home or independently.
Information about how much you can borrow, how to apply for loans and a student finance calculator are available on the government’s student finance website.
Home (UK) student
In order to be classed as a Home (UK) student you normally need to meet all of the following criteria on the first day of the first academic year of the course:
- You are settled in the UK (this means there is no immigration restriction on the length of your stay).
- You are ordinarily resident in the UK, and have been for the full three years before the first day of the academic year (ordinarily resident means that your main home is in the UK, and you are choosing to live in the UK).
- The main reason for you being in the UK was not to receive full-time education.
Full-time International students
If you do not fall under the Home (UK) student definitions, you will be classed as an international student and will be required to pay international fees. You will also not be able to access UK government student loans.
If you are an international student, your fees for your course will be higher than for UK students – please check our course information carefully to find the correct fees for your course. If you are joining one of our Design or Production programmes, take a look at the information on the relevant Scholarships available to international students.
The fees you pay depend on your student status; if you think you qualify as a ‘home’ student, you will need to provide evidence to verify this before we can confirm your place. Our admissions team can help to explain more about this if you are unsure.
US Federal Loans
If you are a US citizen and would like to apply for a US Federal Loans, please note that Rose Bruford College is a recognised institution and you are eligible to apply for a US Federal Loan to fund your studies with us. For further information on this, please contact the Financial Aid Officer, Francesca Shine [email protected].
Paying your fees
If you’re paying the College directly, you have the option of paying all of your fees at once or in instalments. Take a look at this webpage to find out the different ways you can pay your fees.
Funding and Financial Support
Undergraduate maintenance loan for living costs
Eligible UK undergraduate students can receive a maintenance loan for living costs (online studies are not eligible for maintenance loans).
The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of the term. You pay the loan back when your income is over the threshold amount.
More information about student and maintenance loans can be found in the video below or on the Directgov website.
Postgraduate funding options
Full-time UK students
Eligible UK Postgraduates can apply for a student loan for your tuition fees if:
- You are a UK (‘home’) student;
- You have not already completed a course at the same level (for example another MA degree)
- Information about how much you can borrow, how to apply for the Postgraduate (Masters) loans can be found here: Master’s Loan – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Full-time International students
There are currently no scholarships or bursaries available for International Postgraduate programmes.
US Federal Loans
If you are a US citizen and would like to apply for a US Federal Loans, please note that Rose Bruford College is a recognized institution and you are eligible to apply for a US Federal Loan to fund your studies with us. For further information on this, please contact [email protected].
All our courses are eligible for US Federal loans with the exception of the Foundation courses, International Theatre Practice & Performance or any courses hosted at arthaus.Berlin. If you require funding you will need to seek out private loans to support your studies.
Bursaries and scholarships
Low Income Bursary – UK undergraduate students
We will offer £600 financial support for each year of the course as a bursary to all undergraduate students who come from households below the median income level.. The Student Loan Company receives this information, which they communicate to our student services team. Once confirmed, you will be paid automatically in February (£300) and May (£300) if you are eligible. See the Office for National Statistics for more information.
BAFTA Scholarship
The BAFTA UK scholarship programme is open to British citizens or those with refugee status who need financial assistance. For info about the BAFTA Scholarships, please visit here.
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to one individual who has accepted a place on our Actor Musicianship BA (Hons) programme. Please visit The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation website to check whether a scholarship will be available for the academic year you would be due to join the College: Scholarships – Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.
The scholarship generously pays all course tuition fees for the successful applicant. The fees will be paid for the full three years, with an annual review of the recipient’s progress. It is awarded on the combined basis of merit and financial need. Please note students may be means-tested for scholarship eligibility.
All applicants who accept an offer of a place on the course will be allowed to apply for the scholarship and may then be asked to meet with and audition with a representative from the Foundation.
Martin Bowley KC Scholarship
The Martin Bowley KC Scholarship is a £10,000 award for one Queer Performance MA student under 30 to relieve financial hardship while studying.
The award is available to students who have received an offer for a place on the Queer Performance MA course at Rose Bruford College, with the course commencing in October 2024.
Two Relocation scholarships of £1,000 each to support travel, moving or to support your commute are also available. Please complete this form and note that the same conditions apply.
Contact details: [email protected]
Principal’s Scholarship
To further support equality of opportunity and diversity, the Principal’s Scholarship offers £ 1,500 in financial support for applicants joining our following undergraduate courses in September 2025:
American Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
European Theatre Arts BA (Hons)
Theatre and Social Change BA (Hons)
Contemporary and Popular Performance BA (Hons)
Please complete the relevant application form once you have received your offer and email the document to [email protected].
Foundation
Please note that our Foundation programme is not eligible for Student Finance funding. Therefore, tuition fees must be paid directly from the student to the College. The tuition costs for each programme is listed on each course page.
Foundation Early Bird Discount
An award of £500 is available for tuition fees paid in full before 31 July.
Disability Student Allowance (DSA)
Students with a disability, specific learning difficulty (SpLD) or mental health condition can apply for additional support from Student Finance in order to help them with their course. The support can be technical including software/laptop (contribution required) or personal support such as a Specialist Mentor or a Specialist one to one study skills tutor.
Our Specialist Support and Equality Officer can provide advice and support about the following:
- Pre-application advice on the support available
- Advice on Disabled Students Allowance
Contact details
Ros Platton, Specialist Support and Equality Officer
Telephone: 020 8308 2610
Email: [email protected]