Study at Rose Bruford College

Why study at Rose Bruford College

The college is known for performance training alongside backstage and production disciplines, with a long-standing commitment to theatre for young audiences. Recent recognition noted on its site includes second place in London for teaching quality at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2026 and a top-ten London placing for University of the Year. Its graduates work across stage, screen and live events.

Location and student life

The college is based around Lamorbey House, a Grade II listed 18th-century manor set in parkland at Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley in south-east London. Its halls, Christopher Court, sit opposite Sidcup railway station, roughly ten minutes on foot from campus, with direct rail links into central London. Students get a green, village-like base with easy reach of the capital's theatres, studios and cultural life, plus local shops, cafes and green space around Sidcup itself.

Courses and subjects

Undergraduate performance degrees include Acting, Acting for Screen and Devised Performance, Actor Musicianship and International Acting Practices with placement, while production degrees cover Costume Production, Scenic Arts, Creative Lighting Control and Stage Management. Postgraduate options include MA and MFA degrees in Acting, Acting for Screen, Performance, Light in Performance and Voice, plus MPhil and PhD research degrees. Foundation routes include an Acting Foundation course and a Foundation in Dance and Musical Theatre, which can prepare students for full degree study.

Entry requirements for international students

International applicants generally need a UKVI-approved English test: the college publishes minimum IELTS for UKVI scores of 5.5 overall (no component below 5.5) for undergraduate, 6.5 overall (no component below 6.0) for postgraduate, and 7.0 overall (no component below 6.5) for research degrees. Most performance courses also require an audition and production courses an interview or portfolio. Foundation routes are available. Exact academic requirements vary by course, so check the relevant course page and the international students pages before applying.

Accommodation

Most students live in Christopher Court, the college's halls with 168 en-suite rooms arranged in shared flats, opposite Sidcup station and about a 10-minute walk from campus. The college states that new international undergraduates are guaranteed a room, subject to application numbers, if they confirm their place and apply by the published deadline. Other students rent privately in Sidcup and nearby south-east London areas.

Scholarships and funding

The college states there are currently no scholarships or bursaries for international postgraduate programmes, so international applicants should check the fees and funding pages for the latest position. One verified named award is The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation Scholarship, which pays full tuition for three years for one student on the Actor Musicianship BA, awarded on merit and financial need. A £500 early-bird discount applies to foundation fees paid in full before 31 July. Awards change each year, so confirm availability before applying.