Fees & Funding

Student Finance & Scholarships

Student Finance

Students studying on our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance course may qualify for financial assistance in the form of tuition and maintenance loans from the Student Loans Company. To be eligible for student funding from the Student Loans Company, you must be studying on a qualifying course at a recognised Higher Education Provider. Our BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance course fulfils this requirement by being registered with the Office for Students (OfS).

If you are a Home student on the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre Performance, including the Foundation Year, you may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan through Student Finance England. The Government sets the maximum you can borrow and it changes each year, so check the current figure at gov.uk/student-finance. The loan will not cover your full tuition fee, and the difference is yours to fund.

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You may also be able to apply for maintenance loan support to help with living costs. The amount you can borrow may vary depending on your household income, where you live, course start, year of study, and any other support that you may currently receive.

If you are from Northern Ireland or Scotland, your funding comes from your own country's student finance body, and the maximum you can borrow may be different. Check with them before you accept.

Alternative funding options

Many students need additional financial assistance to cover the gap between their tuition loan and the outstanding tuition fees. It might be worthwhile to consider some suggestions, such as:

• Community fundraising: Creating fundraising page on platforms such as JustGiving and GoFundMe is a great way to raise funds among friends, family and your community.
• Local groups and businesses: Reach out to community groups from your local area or networks to see if they would offer assistance. Also consider local businesses that could offer support or sponsorships.
• Charities: Some charities require you to apply directly to them. Try Turn2Us to search for grants.
• Working: We understand that you may need a part-time job support your living costs while you study. It's important to maintain a balance between your studies and any part-time work you may take. Typically, your evenings and weekends are free (except during performance periods), however we advise not to work excessively and exhaust yourself. You will need to spend some of your free time preparing work for your studies.