UK student funding
See if you’re eligible for government-sponsored student finance.
Undergraduate student loan
If you are a UK citizen and have a place on our BA (Hons) Professional Acting or one of our Production & Technical Arts courses, you may be entitled to a government student loan.
These are funded in the same way as all other degree courses at universities or colleges in England. This means that our fees are regulated and that you have access to the same system of loans to help with tuition fees and maintenance costs via the Student Loans Company (SLC).
Maintenance Loan
This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the beginning of each term and is dependent on your household income.
For 2021 to 2022 entry, applicants could qualify for support covering up to £7,987 if they were living at home, up to £9,488 if they were living away from home, outside London or up to £12,382 if they were living away from home, in London. [All figures dependent on household income]
How to Apply for a Student Loan
Applications for these schemes should be made directly to the Student Loans Company.
Make sure you complete your application as early as possible to be assessed for the right level of financial support.
Postgraduate Loan
If you’re starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to £11,570 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2021 paid in three installments.
Funding for postgraduate loans is different if:
Some funding may be available to International Students under certain circumstances, read the detailed eligibility requirements on the Gov website here.
Repayment of the loan occurs when you reach a threshold amount, full details are available here.
You can also search for additional postgraduate funding on the Scholarship Search website or Prospects website.
Funding for other courses
There is no funding available if you're studying on a short course.
Further help
Find extra support that you may be eligible to apply for directly from the UK government below.
If you need any further information, please get in touch with our Admissions Team. You can email them at [email protected]
You may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover you Tuition Fees, the UK government website provides detailed information on entry requirements here.
The UK government also offer Professional and Career Development Loans. These are bank loans that have to be paid back. You start repaying the loan (plus interest at a reduced rate) 1 month after leaving your course.
The government pays the interest while you study and for 1 month after you leave your course. After this time, you start repaying the loan and interest.
You have to repay your loan even if you do not complete the course or your course provider goes out of business.
You may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover you Tuition Fees, the UK government website provides detailed information on entry requirements here.
You may also be able to get money from the Loan Bursary Fund after you’ve received a letter approving your Advanced Learner Loan. Find out more
The money can help pay for things like:
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accommodation and travel
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course materials and equipment
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childcare
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classroom assistance for a disability or learning difficulty - once you’re assessed by your college or training provider
