
Rose Bruford College
Sidcup, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private non-profit
- Founded
- 1950
Overview
Rose Bruford College is a conservatoire and specialist higher education institution set in protected parkland at Lamorbey Park, Sidcup, south-east London. Founded in 1950 by Rose Bruford, Edith Scorer, and Mary Henniker-Heaton, it has spent more than seventy-five years training artists, makers, technicians, and thinkers across the creative industries. The College holds degree-awarding powers and delivers Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught, and Postgraduate Research provision, with programmes in acting, performance, directing, design, costume, scenic arts, lighting, sound, stage management, and creative research. It is regulated by the Office for Students, is a company limited by guarantee (Company Number 00508616), and holds Exempt Charity status (Charity Number 307907). Students join an international community drawn from more than 25 countries, with access to facilities including the 330-seat in-the-round Rose Theatre, the 100-seat Barn Theatre, and dedicated rehearsal, production, and motion-capture spaces.
Fields of study
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
- Acting
- Costume Production
- Scenic Arts
- Stage Management
- Creative Lighting
- Voice
- Music Theatre
- Screen Performance
- Creative Arts Research
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- October 2026, September 2027
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@bruford.ac.uk
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
