The Brighton Academy is structured so students can complete a course of study tailor-made to their needs. Students can audition to enter a course at the level most suitable to them.

Our professional courses have been designed after thorough consultation with many leading theatre practitioners from the UK and the US. Faculty members and graduates from some of the world’s finest Performing Arts institutions.

Training young people to be successful professional performers in the entertainment industry is our main objective. We believe that with hard work, determination, the outstanding training at The Brighton Academy and its subsequent support network, people graduating from our courses can go on and sustain fulfilling careers.

TBA Access and Participation StatementOrganization: The Brighton Academy ofPerforming ArtsDate Effective: September 2025Review Date: September 2026The Brighton Academy is committed to promotingequality of opportunity in higher education. We aim to ensure that allprospective students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds,under-represented groups, or non-traditional pathways, have fair access to ourprogrammes, can participate successfully, and achieve positive outcomes.Ourprovision is designed as a high-intensity, specialist programmes in theperforming arts featuring 35 contact hours per week over 36 weeks peryear, including two 1-to-1 private singing lessons per week. Thisintensive, personalised model supports deep skill development and is accessibleto students who may benefit from structured, supportive learning environments.TuitionFees Or degree level course fees are £9,535 per yearfor full-time undergraduate study, in line with the national basic fee cap setby the government for approved (fee cap) providers in England for the 2025/26academic year (and continuing as applicable). This fee level reflects ourcommitment to affordability while delivering exceptional teaching intensity andindividualised support. Eligible students may access tuition fee loans throughStudent Finance England to cover the full cost.OurCommitments to Access, Participation, and SuccessWe are dedicated to widening participation and removing barriers to highereducation. Key elements include: Fair     and transparent admissions — Applications are assessed     holistically, recognising diverse prior experiences, auditions/portfolios,     and potential rather than solely academic qualifications. We welcome     mature students, those from low-participation neighbourhoods, low     socio-economic backgrounds, and under-represented groups in our specialist     field (including BAME students, disabled students, and care-experienced     individuals). Targeted     support for access — We engage with local communities,     schools, colleges, and outreach partners to raise awareness of higher     education opportunities in all performance disciplines. Information on     fees, funding, and entry routes is clearly communicated from the enquiry     stage. Support     for successful participation — Intensive contact time (35     hours/week), small-group and 1-to-1 tuition, and dedicated     pastoral/academic support help students from all backgrounds to thrive. We     provide reasonable adjustments for disabled students and flexible     considerations for those with caring responsibilities or other     commitments. Progression     and outcomes — We focus on equipping students     for successful careers in performance, teaching, or related fields, with     guidance on further study or employment. We monitor student feedback and     outcomes to continuously improve support.Thisstatement reflects our institutional context as a specialist provider offeringintensive, high-value education at the basic regulated fee level. We review andupdate this statement annually in consultation with students and staff,ensuring it remains relevant to our students' needs.