Acting and Performance
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    Acting and Performance

    Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Sheffield
    University Rank:#1087
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 24,208 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Acting and Performance

    About

    Course summary

    • Develop high-level skills as an actor and performer.
    • Research, plan and execute professional-standard performances across stage, screen, audio and digital media.
    • Create a multi-media digital portfolio to showcase your work.
    • Engage with communities and challenge real-world issues.
    • Take part in our final-year degree showcase festival.

    Develop your flair in everything from screen acting to working with texts, audio performance, and physical and spatial practices. You’ll master production processes and apply your learning by creating and starring in your own public performances. You’ll also work with real-world briefs commissioned by external clients, helping to challenge global issues.

    At the end of your studies you’ll produce and deliver your own professional performance for public presentation at our Changemakers Festival – our festival of theatre and performance.

    Find out more about acting and performance courses, facilities and student projects on the SHU performance website.

    Explore the world of stage, screen, audio and digital media while developing the skills you need for a future in acting and performance.

    Disciplines

    Acting screenwriting and film

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    UCAS points

    • 112 - 120

    This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

    • BBC-BBB at A Level.
    • DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
    • Merit overall from a T Level Qualification
    • A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies

    You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

    GCSE

    • English Language or Literature at grade C or 4

    • Access - 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course

    If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

    If you are made an offer, you will invited to a Course Open Day. At Course Open Days there will be the opportunity for you to come along to an open workshop to hear more about the course, meet some of the staff and, if you wish, you can perform for us. If we like what we see, we may be able to give you a lower offer.

    We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.

    Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 52
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Future careers

    Our graduates have gone on to rewarding and fulfilling careers in

    • the acting profession
    • the creative industries
    • film production
    • marketing, communications and media
    • education
    • community theatre
    • creative arts facilitation
    • the charity sector
    • journalism
    • public-facing professions such as HR, training and customer service

    Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

    • The Royal Shakespeare Company
    • Sheffield Theatres
    • Forced Entertainment
    • Third Angel
    • GrowTheatre
    • Blowfish
    • Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.
    • Open House Pictures
    • their own companies and creative enterprises – set up with support from the university

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,208 / year

    How to Apply

    Apply for an undergraduate degree course

    How to apply for a foundation, top-up or bachelors degree

    For undergraduate degrees, UK applicants need to apply through UCAS, the University and College Admissions Service.

    Undergraduate degrees include:

    • Foundation degrees (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
    • Top-up degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)
    • Bachelors degrees (BA, BSc, BENG, LLB)

    Applications open in September for courses starting in October the following year.

    International applicants

    If you are from outside the UK, you can apply direct or through UCAS. To apply direct, please use the online application form.

    Getting started with UCAS

    The first step is to register in the UCAS Hub and start a new application. You can save your application as you go, so you can complete a little bit at a time if you want to.

    We recommend reading UCAS's guide to filling in the application form.

    Your statement and references

    As part of your UCAS application, you'll need to write a personal statement. You might also need to give names and contact details for people who can give you a reference.

    If you're not sure where to start, try our guides to writing a good statement and choosing the right referees.

    Assessing your application

    Our admissions tutors will:

    • check the subjects you're studying
    • check your grades
    • read your personal statement
    • read the references we've received.

    Depending on your course and application, we might also:

    • invite you an interview
    • invite you to submit a portfolio.

    If you are invited to one of these, we'll send you everything you need to know. But if you'd like to know more now, you can read our guides to preparing for an interview and preparing a portfolio.

    Application decision

    After assessing your application, we will contact you with a decision. We usually start to make offers from November through to March, depending on when you applied.

    Acting and Performance

    Sheffield Hallam University

    Sheffield Hallam University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Sheffield

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