Fees & Funding
Funding Your Training
We know that the financial investment in actor training is substantial, but insist that it should not be prohibitive. This is why we work with every applicant to whom we offer a place, to make sure they know how they will fund their training and offer support wherever possible.
Traditionally, actor training has been the preserve of those who could afford it. However part of Fourth Monkey’s mission is to diversify the voices we hear on stage, which is why we are committed to opening access to our courses. We believe that anyone who has the drive and determination to work in this competitive yet rewarding industry is able to do so through various funding options to make training something everyone can aspire to.
As a charity organisation, all of our student fees go toward the training we provide, keeping it ethical in its delivery and delivering the highest calibre of training we possibly can. Discover the various ways you can fund your training and plan your finances for life as a student, from accessing student loans, scholarships and bursaries, to information and advice about student finance and budgeting for your studies.
Undergraduate Tuition Fees & Additional Cost
It is important to ensure you fully understand how you will fund your training before you apply or attend an audition with us. The responsibility for funding your training ultimately lies with you and we strongly advise that you ensure you qualify for a student loan before you apply for a student loan.
There will also be some additional course costs for you to consider, that are not covered by the tuition fees for materials, equipment, or trips required for your studies. Most UK students are able to take out a maintenance loan to assist with living costs.
CertHE Acting & Theatre Making
Students on the CertHE Acting & Theatre Making at Fourth Monkey, accredited by Falmouth University, qualify for student loans towards tuition fees and maintenance loan towards living expenses.
Information to apply for Student Finance
Learning Provider | Falmouth University
Course | Acting & Theatre Making-Fourth Monkey-Sept Starters-1Yr-On Campus
Additional costs relating to the course:
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Uniform (£60+) mandatory
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Knee Pads (£5+) mandatory
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Number padlock (£3+) mandatory
Students would also be entitled to funding for a further full three years of any chosen BA programme, once you had completed the CertHE course.
BA(Hons) Acting
FEES | £9,250 per annum
FUNDING | Eligible for Tuition Fee Loan
DURATION | Three Years (F/T)
Information to apply for Student Finance
LEARNING PROVIDER | Falmouth University
COURSE | Acting – Fourth Monkey – Sept Starters – 3Yr – On Campus
Tuition Fees include the production of an individual final showreel and voice reel for professional use upon graduation from the course.
Students on the BA (Hons) Acting at Fourth Monkey, accredited by Falmouth University, qualify for student loans towards tuition fees and maintenance loan towards living expenses.
Additional costs relating to the course:
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Uniform (£60+) mandatory
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Knee Pads (£5+) mandatory
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Headshots (£150+) mandatory in second year – advice will be given
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Spotlight (£150+) optional, but professionally advised
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Stage Combat Gloves (£10+) mandatory in second year – advice will be given
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Number padlock (£3+) mandatory
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Script Folder (£10+) optional
BA(Hons) Acting: Accelerated Degree
FEES | £11,100 per annum
FUNDING | Eligible for Tuition Fee Loan
DURATION | Two Years (F/T)
Information to apply for Student Finance
LEARNING PROVIDER | Falmouth University
COURSE | Acting – Fourth Monkey – Sept Starters – 2Yr – On Campus
Tuition Fees include the production of an individual final showreel and voice reel for professional use upon graduation from the course.
Additional costs relating to the course:
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Uniform (£60+) mandatory
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Knee Pads (£5+) mandatory
-
Headshots (£150+) mandatory in second year – advice will be given
-
Spotlight (£150+) optional, but professionally advised
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Stage Combat Gloves (£10+) mandatory in second year – advice will be given
-
Number padlock (£3+) mandatory
-
Script Folder (£10+) optional
Postgraduate Tuition Fees & Additional Costs
Postgraduate Loans are available from the Student Loans Company. Visit the Postgraduate Loans page for information on eligibility, payment details and repayment terms.
Postgraduate students are expected to have funding in place for both fees and living expenses before embarking on their course.
MA Collaborative Theatre
FEES | £11,100
FUNDING | Eligible for Postgraduate Loan
DURATION | One Year (F/T)
Students on the MA Collaborative Theatre at Fourth Monkey, accredited by Falmouth University, qualify for postgraduate loans towards tuition fees and living expenses.
Additional costs relating to the course:
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Uniform (£60+) mandatory
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Knee Pads (£5+) mandatory
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Headshots (£150+) optional, but professionally advised
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Spotlight (£150+) optional, but professionally advised
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Number padlock (£3+) mandatory
-
Script Folder (£10+) optional
Should you have any queries about Student Finance, the STUDENT FUNDING TEAM AT FALMOUTH UNIVERSITY are on hand to help. They are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm on Tel: 01326 213744.
Affordable Courses
We encourage you to do your own research into funding options. Some suggested and previously successful routes to aid financing the training are:
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Crowdfunding platforms
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Sponsorship from business, associates, family, friends
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School/college alumni funds
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Local/charitable organisations with a specific interest in the arts
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Short term loan options
There are also a range of charitable trusts that have support for young creatives. Please ensure that you research these fully before applying, to boost your chance of being successful.
Our approach to making our training financially accessible begins with the construction of our courses. Many of our students work flexible jobs around their training.
Scholarships
Information on the part or full scholarships for our students who need them most each year.
