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Fees and Financial Support

Financing your studies may seem daunting at first, but help is at hand. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will provide all the support you need to take control of your finances.

For fees purposes, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School classifies students as UK or International. Your residency classification determines the amount you pay in tuition fees as well as the financial support available to help towards tuition fee costs and living expenses.

 

  • BOVTS Fees Policy

    With effect from 1 August 2022, the School’s registered Higher Education provider is the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). All BOVTS students are covered by UWE Bristol’s fees policy. For further information, please see the School policies and procedures page.
  • Application Fees

    For 2027 entry there is no application fee for MFA Professional Acting and MA Screen Acting.
  • Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year

    Postgraduate – MA and MFA Courses

    UK Students

    • Tuition fees for UK students on a 38-week (one year)  MA course will be £18,000
    • Tuition fees for UK students on a 38-week (one year)  MFA Professional Voice Studies course will be £19,500
    • Tuition fees for UK students on the 40-week MFA in Professional Acting course will be £28,000.

    Tuition fees are liable to increase in each subsequent year and these increases will be in line with UK Government policy.

    ⓘ Please note that from 2021 entry onwards, EU students are considered as international fee payers. Permanent Irish residents will be classed as ‘home’ student status as a result of the Common Travel Area agreement and are not liable for international fees.
  • Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year

    Undergraduate – BA (Hons) Courses

    UK Students

    • The annual tuition fee for UK undergraduate students commencing their studies in 2025 will be £9,250. This includes students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

    International Students

    • The tuition fee for international (non-UK) students on our undergraduate courses will be £22,050 per year.

    Postgraduate – MA and MFA Courses

    UK Students

    • Tuition fees for UK students on a 38-week (one year) course will be £16,500
    • Tuition fees for UK students on the 40-week MFA in Professional Acting course will be £27,150.

    International Students

    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on a 38-week (one year) course will be £27,010
    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on the 40-week MFA Professional Acting will be £27,150

    Tuition fees are liable to increase in each subsequent year and these increases will be in line with UK Government policy.

    ⓘ Please note that from 2021 entry onwards, EU students are considered as international fee payers. Permanent Irish residents will be classed as ‘home’ student status as a result of the Common Travel Area agreement and are not liable for international fees.
  • Tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year

    Undergraduate – BA (Hons) and FdA Courses

    UK Students

    • The annual tuition fee for UK undergraduate students commencing their studies in 2025 will be £9,250. This includes students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

    International Students

    • The tuition fee for international (non-UK) students on our undergraduate courses will be £22,050 per year.

    Postgraduate – MA and MFA Courses

    UK Students

    • Tuition fees for UK students on a 38-week (one year) course will be £16,000
    • Tuition fees for UK students on the 40-week MFA in Professional Acting course will be £27,010.

    International Students

    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on a 38-week (one year) course will be £26,510
    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on the 40-week MFA Professional Acting will be £27,010

    Tuition fees are liable to increase in each subsequent year and these increases will be in line with UK Government policy.

    ⓘ Please note that from 2021 entry onwards, EU students are considered as international fee payers. Permanent Irish residents will be classed as ‘home’ student status as a result of the Common Travel Area agreement and are not liable for international fees.
  • Tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year

    Undergraduate – BA (Hons) and FdA Courses

    UK Students

    • The annual tuition fee for UK undergraduate students commencing their studies in 2024 will be £9,250. This includes students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

    International Students

    • The tuition fee for international (non-UK) students on our undergraduate courses will be £22,050 per year.

    Postgraduate – MA and MFA Courses

    UK Students

    • Tuition fees for UK students on a 38-week (one year) course will be £12,000
    • Tuition fees for UK students on the 40-week MFA in Professional Acting course will be £26,510.

    International Students

    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on a 38-week (one year) course will be £26,500
    • Tuition fees for international students (non-UK) on the 40-week MFA Professional Acting will be £27,510

    Tuition fees are liable to increase in each subsequent year and these increases will be in line with UK Government policy.

    ⓘ Please note that from 2021 entry onwards, EU students are considered as international fee payers. Permanent Irish residents will be classed as ‘home’ student status as a result of the Common Travel Area agreement and are not liable for international fees.

     
  • Undergraduate Student Financial Help

    Are you eligible for government support?

    Most of our students on undergraduate courses are funding their courses through student loans.

    If you are a UK student, in addition to tuition fee support, you can also apply for funding towards your living costs, and the amount available to you will vary according to where you are from in the UK. You will be able to access a basic maintenance loan towards your living costs regardless of your household income level and if you are from a lower-income household you will also be eligible to receive additional means-tested maintenance support.

    You should apply to your regional funding agency (see below) each year before the end of the Easter holidays to ensure that funding is in place for the following year of your course.

    What does it mean to be ‘means-tested’ or ‘financially assessed’?

    If you want to be considered for a higher level of maintenance loan (students from England) or a non-repayable maintenance grant (students from Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales), you will need to complete a financial assessment as part of your application to your funding agency in order to calculate your household income. Although much of this process is automated, you may need to provide financial information to support your assessment.

    What is household income and how is it calculated?

    Your household income is made up of your income plus that of the people who live with you, such as your parents / step-parent / partner. Household income is assessed based on gross taxable income for the last full tax year. If your household income is likely to drop by at least 15% you can request a Current Year Income Assessment Form from your regional funding agency.

    What if I suspend my studies?

    If you decide to suspend your studies for any length of time you will need to inform your regional funding agency. If you repeat any years of study, you should be aware that this might affect your entitlement to financial support.

    For further information about funding your studies, please see the UK undergraduate funding pages on the UWE Bristol website.  

     

    Where can I find a list of external scholarships?

    For Postgraduate Students you can find the list here.

    For Undergraduate Students you can find the list here.

     

    Please see our Student Financial Support FAQ’s here.
  • Postgraduate Student Financial Help

    The UK Government offers postgraduate Master’s loans through Student Finance England. Funding for postgraduate loans is different if you usually live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Information about the Master’s Loan scheme is available from UK Government website.

    The loans, which are valued at up to £13,206 per student for entry after 1 August 2026, are a contribution towards the cost of study. They can be used for fees, maintenance or other costs associated with your study. They are not means tested and paid directly to the student into a UK bank account.

    What you’ll get

    The loan is paid directly to you. You can use it for your course fees and living costs. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may take account of the loan when working out any benefits you receive. The amount you’ll get depends on when you started your course. It is not based on you or your family’s income.

    Further information about the loan, eligibility criteria, when you’re paid, and how to apply is available from the UK Government Master’s Loan webpages.

    Further information about funding postgraduate training can be found on the UWE Bristol,  Prospects and Find A Masters websites.

    Where can I find a list of external scholarships?

    For Postgraduate Students you can find the list here.

    Please see our Student Financial Support FAQ’s here.

     
  • EU Students

    EU students commencing training after 2021 will classified as international students for tuition fee purposes. Please note that permanent Irish residents will be classed as ‘home’ student status as a result of the Common Travel Area agreement and are not liable for international fees.