University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree

Acting

Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

Acting is a demanding course that aims to produce an artist who is physically and vocally flexible, and intellectually alive and curious. Over three years, you will train in a variety of methodologies employed in a range of genres, from contemporary to classical to experimental.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts10%
64-79 pts10%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts45%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts5%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education10%
another degree5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£18,500
3 years on
£22,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Elementary occupations20%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled35%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support80%
Well organised81%
Learning resources65%
Student community80%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — local cost o
Final year · Part-time
★★★★
A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the city is a b
Postgraduate · Full-time
Similar courses that cost less same subject, lower fees
More courses like this
Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance's own site.
Apply on uni site
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

© 2026 Careermash. A concept for secondary schools.