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National Centre for Circus Arts

United Kingdom

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: nationalcircus.org.uk

Overview

Institution Type: Conservatory
Official emblem of National Centre for Circus Arts

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a specialist circus training institution based on Coronet Street in Hoxton, London.

It offers a BA (Hons) in Circus Arts as its main higher education qualification, alongside youth training through the London Youth Circus programme. The centre trains students in circus skills and performance technique for professional careers in circus and related performance industries, and its premises include specialist training studios suited to aerial and physical circus disciplines.

Location & Contact

National Centre for Circus Arts's physical location and contact details are listed below.

Academic Details

National Centre for Circus Arts's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 70
Female Students: 60

Programs Offered

All active programmes at National Centre for Circus Arts are listed by degree level.

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 National Centre for Circus Arts.

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.
Care Leaver and Estranged Student Support
University funded · 750 GBP per year · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A £750 per year payment (for those enrolling September 2026, or who joined in 2025) for students who meet the definition of a care leaver or estranged student; 2023/2024 intakes continue to receive £1,000 per year.
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.
Leverhulme Arts Scholarships
Foundation funded · 5,000 GBP per total · Living Stipend
A scholarship fund of £5,000 per student, awarded to three students each year in the second term, funded by the Leverhulme Trust and based on evidence of financial hardship plus attendance, attainment and commitment.
National Centre Hardship Fund
University funded · International students · 500 GBP per year · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A discretionary hardship fund capped at £500 per year across up to three applications per student, approved by the HE team on the basis of evidence of hardship.
National Centre Income-Assessed Scholarships
University funded · 750 GBP per year · Living Stipend · Covers Living
A cash bursary of £750 per year of study (for students enrolling in September 2026, or who joined in 2025) for Home Fee students whose household residual income is up to £25,000; students in the 2023/2024 intakes continue to receive £1,000 per year.
Overseas Bursaries 2026-2027
University funded · International students · 9,250 GBP per year · Partial Tuition
A fee waiver for two overseas students starting in 2026/27 that reduces their annual tuition fee to £9,250 (from the £18,500 Overseas fee) for the duration of their three-year course.
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 National Centre for Circus Arts

A short guide to applying to National Centre for Circus Arts — five steps.

  1. 1
    Browse the programme catalogue

    Use the programme finder to browse National Centre for Circus Arts's 1 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.

  2. 2
    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Programme-level requirements at National Centre for Circus Arts typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.

  3. 3
    Get your documents ready

    Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.

  4. 4
    Apply through UCAS or direct entry

    National Centre for Circus Arts takes undergraduate applications through the UCAS system (ucas.com). Postgraduate applicants apply directly through National Centre for Circus Arts's own admissions portal at www.nationalcircus.org.uk instead.

  5. 5
    Reach out and track your application

    Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.

Frequently Asked Questions about National Centre for Circus Arts

Concise answers to common questions about National Centre for Circus Arts.

In which city is National Centre for Circus Arts?

National Centre for Circus Arts is based in London, United Kingdom.

How many students study at National Centre for Circus Arts?

National Centre for Circus Arts has approximately 70 students.

How do I find National Centre for Circus Arts online?

National Centre for Circus Arts's official website is www.nationalcircus.org.uk.

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