Acting ,BA (Hons)
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 22,324 / per year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Acting ,BA (Hons)

    About

    Overview

    Step into the spotlight with DMU’s dynamic Acting BA — a bold and forward-thinking programme that prepares you for the future of performance. Designed for aspiring professional actors, this course equips you with the skills to thrive across stage, screen, and online platforms, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge practices.

    In our PACE building, a Performing Arts Centre of Excellence, you’ll learn how to captivate audiences in theatres, bring characters to life on screen, and master the art of digital performance. Train with professional actors, playwrights, and performance makers, immersing yourself in unparalleled industry experience through dynamic masterclasses, hands-on workshops, and inspiring guest talks. Hone your craft in the vibrant environment of Leicester’s Curve Theatre, where you'll gain real-world rehearsal experience. Collaborate with renowned organisations like Bamboozle Theatre and Spark Arts for Children, forging connections and learning directly from industry leaders to prepare you for a successful career in the performing arts.

    At DMU, you’ll join a vibrant creative community which celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming anyone with a passion for acting and a drive to succeed in the professional industry.

    Why choose Acting at DMU?

    • Build your career with professional portfolios, employability workshops, showreels, headshots, and eligibility for Spotlight and Equity Graduate membership.
    • Access world-class performance facilities, specialist studios, and rehearsal spaces in a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts.
    • Earn a British Academy of Dramatic Combat Standard (Level 1) certificate, the industry benchmark for dramatic combat proficiency, elevating your skill set and enhancing your employability with a prestigious and highly regarded qualification.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Typical offer

    UCAS points:

    104

    A Level:

    BCC

    BTEC Extended Diploma:

    DMM

    Contextual Offer:

    DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education.

    This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual

    T Levels:

    Merit

    Access to HE:

    Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit

    International Baccalaureate (IB):

    24

    GCSEs:

    5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

    English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

    Interview required: No

    Audition required: Yes

    Please see our practical selection day page for full details.

    Contextual offer

    To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application, we consider more than just your grades. So, if you are eligible, you may receive a contextual offer. Find out more about contextual offers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,324 / per year

    Acting ,BA (Hons)

    De Montfort University

    De Montfort University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Leicester