Full-time Postgraduate Training

Model set design ‘To Provide All People - An Island of Care’

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School has led the way in training theatre, television and film professionals for almost 80 years.

Our Postgraduate courses are recognised nationally and internationally as a benchmark of quality in acting, creative and technical arts. By choosing Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, you are joining a school with a world-renowned reputation, based in one of the UK’s most lively and creative student cities.

Our 1-year full time training opportunities cover: 

Places on all courses are highly sought after and each cohort is kept deliberately small and agile to maximise the impact of teaching and hands-on experience working collaboratively across all disciplines in the school.

Students relaxing outside of the School
The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student