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CertHE Acting (funded pathway for the Part-Time School)
access funding
Self-funding your place in the Part-Time School can be a challenge. At Collective we never want people to miss out for financial reasons.
From September 2025 new applicants to the Part-Time School can access our part-time evening training by completing a CertHE Acting which means you can qualify for financial support.
student finance
If you choose the CertHE pathway, and are an eligible U.K. student, you will be able to access Student Finance to pay your fees.
Eligible students will also be apply for a means-tested maintenance loan.
gain a qualification
Selecting the CertHE route means you graduate with a Higher Education qualification, allowing you to progress into other Higher Education courses should you wish, including direct entry into Year 2 of our BA Acting.
This qualification is validated by our partner Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.
choose your pathway
All successful applicants for the Part-Time School may choose to select either the self-funded non-accredited pathway, or the CertHE.
CertHE students train alongside the rest of the Part-Time students. They work on the same classes and projects. The CertHE covers Years 1 and 2 of the curriculum.
Note: you cannot be offered advanced standing to the 2nd Year of the Part-Time School if you choose the CertHE pathway.
What is the difference?
The main difference with the CertHE is that it is a fixed length. On this course you will train for 2 years in total, studying 3 terms per year.
Unlike the non-accredited pathway, you will need to meet attendance requirements of a minimum of 90% on the CertHE pathway to continue to qualify for funding.
You will also be required to undertake assessments as part of your course.
CertHE Course Fees
£3,250
The fees outlined above are the cost per year for your course for all U.K. students. You will need to pay the fee each academic year. Government regulation affects tuition fees – so the fees listed for courses starting in the 2026/27 academic year are subject to change.
Fees are slightly higher than on the non-accredited Part-Time School, due to the additional time and support you receive for your assessments.
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as disabled students or those with dependents.
Collective Acting Studio is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as a Provider of Higher Education in England, meaning you can apply to access student finance if your application is successful.
Sadly, we are currently unable to accept applications for the CertHE from international students.
For more information, or if you feel you need additional support, please get in touch with our admissions department on: admissions@collectiveactingstudio.co.uk