About

ACTING BA (HONS)

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and pursue your future in acting? Our Acting BA (Hons) is a dynamic acting course designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and creativity to thrive on stage and screen.

This acting degree explores both the history and practice of acting, giving you the tools to apply techniques across theatre, performance, and screen. You’ll develop a deep understanding of classical and contemporary approaches to acting, while building the confidence and versatility needed for today’s creative industries.

Based in Liverpool’s vibrant School of Creative and Performing Arts, you’ll learn from experienced tutors and professionals, gaining hands-on experience and transferable skills that prepare you for a career in acting or related fields. Whether your ambition is stage, screen, or beyond, this acting course will empower you to perform, create, and inspire.

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Acting BA (Hons)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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The English Language degree at Liverpool Hope University offers the opportunity to explore the structures, histories, and uses of language in one of the UK’s most linguistically diverse cities. From Liverpool’s distinctive accents and dialects to the bilingual heritage of Chinatown and the Viking influences of the Wirral, the region provides a rich and vibrant backdrop for studying language.

This English Language course equips you with critical, analytical, and digital skills that are valued by employers worldwide. You will study in small groups with international scholars from diverse fields of linguistics, engage with Liverpool’s cultural institutions, and have access to Special Collections, which house rare books and manuscripts dating back to the ninth century.

As part of the English Language degree, students conduct independent research on topics ranging from AI-generated prose to political speech analysis and the history of words. Graduates pursue careers in journalism, law, policing, teaching, education, and postgraduate study, supported by a strong focus on employability, ethics, and sustainability.

Hear a warm welcome from Senior Lecturer Dr Lisa Nahajec.

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English Language

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Acting BA (Hons)

A-Levels

BBC

UCAS Tariff Points

112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.
Find out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth, by using the Tariff calculator.

BTEC

DMM

Access to HE

112 Tariff Points

IB

26 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only

Welsh Baccalaureate

This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications

T-Levels

Merit

Subject Requirements

No specific subject requirements

- General Secondary Education Certificate plus successful completion of a recognised foundation programme

- Associate Degree: Passed

- Diploma from a Health College/Institute

- Diploma from a Techinical College/Vocational Institute

English Language

A-Levels

BBC

UCAS Tariff Points

112 UCAS Tariff points must come from a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent). Additional points can be made up from a range of alternative qualifications.
Find out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth, by using the Tariff calculator.

BTEC

DMM

Access to HE

112 Tariff Points

IB

26 points

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only

Welsh Baccalaureate

This qualification can only be accepted in conjunction with other relevant qualifications

T-Levels

Merit

Subject Requirements

No specific subject requirements

- General Secondary Education Certificate plus successful completion of a recognised foundation programme

- Associate Degree: Passed

- Diploma from a Health College/Institute

- Diploma from a Techinical College/Vocational Institute

English Program Requirements

Acting BA (Hons)

6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications. For more information, please visit our English Language Requirements page.

English Language

6.0 overall (with reading and writing at 6.0) and no individual score lower than 5.5. We also accept a wide range of International Qualifications. For more information, please visit our English Language Requirements page.

Career

Acting BA (Hons)

Careers

The course will prepare students for further training and/or for a career in acting. Possible careers include teacher, mentor, artist, producer, director, actor on screen and new media, actor for gaming.

Enhancement opportunities

Work Placement Opportunities

Students are able to complete a placement year and support will be provided in finding a placement. Short-term placements may be available, including the option to work as a research intern.

SALA

The Service and Leadership Award (SALA) is offered as an extra-curricular programme involving service-based experiences, development of leadership potential and equipping you for a career in a rapidly changing world. It enhances your degree, it is something which is complimentary but different and which has a distinct ‘value-added’ component. Find out more on our Service and Leadership Award page.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you can choose to spend either a semester or a full year of study at one of our partner universities as part of our Study Abroad programme. Find out more on our Study Abroad page.

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English Language

Careers

A degree in English Language opens many doors and English Language graduates gain knowledge and skills that allow them to enter a wide range of careers. Many of our graduates go on to employment in fields such as publishing, education, journalism, media, broadcasting, marketing and public relations. The subject-specific knowledge gained also provides grounding for careers in language therapy, language teaching and forensic linguistics, with further training.

Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to explore career options and opportunities for further study. You will acquire many highly valuable critical skills throughout the course of your English Language degree; these include a sophisticated level of analytical thinking and advanced communication, writing and organisational skills, all of which significantly enhance your CV. To many employers, these skills are highly sought after and are often more important than the actual subject of your degree. An English Language degree also provides an excellent basis for postgraduate study.

Enhancement opportunities

SALA

The Service and Leadership Award (SALA) is offered as an extra-curricular programme involving service-based experiences, development of leadership potential and equipping you for a career in a rapidly changing world. It enhances your degree, it is something which is complimentary but different and which has a distinct ‘value-added’ component. Find out more on our Service and Leadership Award page.

Study Abroad

As part of your degree, you can choose to spend either a semester or a full year of study at one of our partner universities as part of our Study Abroad programme. Find out more on our Study Abroad page.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

19,268 / year

Acting and English Language BA (Hons)