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Brighton Academy

United Kingdom • Founded 2011

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: thebrightonacademy.com

Overview

Founded: 2011
Institution Type: College

The Brighton Academy is a performing arts training school in Brighton.

It admitted its very first intake of full-time performing arts trainees back in the autumn of 2011, having built its programme around a stated ethos of "train, believe, achieve." The school teaches a professional dance course alongside wider performing arts training, and its alumni have gone on to West End shows, television and film work, and touring music productions. It publishes an online prospectus and yearly updates on graduating cohorts.

Location & Contact

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Programs Offered

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1 programme on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Honours Degree 1 programme

Scholarships in United Kingdom

These scholarships are open to students studying in the United Kingdom and may apply to programmes at Brighton Academy.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Brighton Academy

A short guide to applying to Brighton Academy — five steps.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Brighton Academy runs 1 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Before applying to Brighton Academy, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for United Kingdom.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Brighton Academy's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit via UCAS or the institution

    Route your application through UCAS (ucas.com) for undergraduate entry to Brighton Academy. For postgraduate entry, apply directly through Brighton Academy's own admissions portal at www.thebrightonacademy.com.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton Academy

Concise answers to common questions about Brighton Academy.

When was Brighton Academy founded?

Brighton Academy was established in 2011 (approximately 15 years ago).

In which city is Brighton Academy?

Brighton Academy is based in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Where can I learn more about Brighton Academy?

You can find Brighton Academy online at www.thebrightonacademy.com.

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