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Rose Bruford College · Postgraduate
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1 yearDuration
£25,600Per Year (Intl)
£18,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Rose Bruford College, the MA Light in Performance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sidcup, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Please apply directly to the College. A unique MA Programme that allows you to explore ways of working with light in collaboration with world-leading lighting designers. The Light in Performance MA offers a unique opportunity to practically explore current uses and applications of light as a material for performance. Learning happens through a series of experimental workshops in a fully equipped studio theatre, observations/placements, and specialist training with industry partners. International tuition fees are £25,600 per year, home/UK fees are £18,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Light Design and Performance Practice
Advanced Lighting Technology and Equipment
Research Methodologies in Performance Design
Collaborative Practice with Industry Specialists
Contemporary Approaches to Lighting Design
Experimental Workshop Studio Practice
Critical Analysis of Light in Performance
Independent Project and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements Applicants for Masters programmes will be expected to have a good undergraduate degree in a related subject area. The College also encourages applications from those without formal qualifications who may be accepted based on professional experience. Application for 2026/27 entry is open Please get in touch with us at [email protected] for information on entry criteria if you are applying from outside the UK. You can also visit our international students page. Application Guida |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,600
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£25,600
Home Student Fee
£18,100
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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Graduate Outcomes
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💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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About Rose Bruford College
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