Acting (BA)

The first year of the Acting (BA) programme concentrates on development of the basic blocks of any actor's training: Movement, Musical Performance, Improvisation and Acting, as well as developing study and collaborative skills.

The second year builds on these techniques, as we practically explore how these skills are applied to different areas of work, such as performing Shakespeare, contemporary plays and acting on screen.

The final year concentrates on applying training to a professional rehearsal setting as you perform in public productions.  You will develop your skills in small scale projects as well as a major interdisciplinary production and also a site-specific/studio theatre production. 

Exposure to these types of processes, along with an Independent project module, is your opportunity to explore your specific career path and will prepare you for your entry into the creative industries and beyond.

Throughout the course, students are supported by tutors and industry professionals as they build their confidence, techniques and cultivate their creativity as collaborators and performers.

UWTSD ranked 1^st in Wales for Drama, Dance & Cinematics - Complete University Guide 2023.

A practical course training the actors of tomorrow.

Acting (BA) has been designed to develop your skills so that you graduate as an industry-ready professional.

You will collaborate with theatre professionals from different disciplines in an extremely encouraging and supportive environment where you can safely explore and experiment.

Exploring practical performance skills, developing connections with industry professionals and fostering entrepreneurship is at the heart of this training.

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Performances/Events
Students regularly have opportunities to take part in performances/events, through which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge. 

Regular tutorials
We hold formal, and informal, tutorials throughout the degree. Each student can discuss their work with the module tutor or Programme Manager during tutorials. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

Presentations
Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student's performance against assessment criteria.

Process workbooks
At level 4 & 5, students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway. At level 6, students write about and reflect on their practice and process in short written tasks and practical presentations.

During this course, students may be required to explore texts containing themes and issues that might be perceived as challenging.

Entry is based on individual merit and 64 UCAS Points.

Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers and further study, including:

• Acting - theatre, TV & Film 
• Corporation role play & training 
• Applied drama
• Education
• Postgraduate study/research
• Voiceover & narration

Applying directly to the University

To apply please fill in the online application and return it with requested documents.

Any questions please email: [email protected]