Acting BA (Hons)
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,268 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Acting BA (Hons)

    About

    About the course

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements


    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

    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

    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.


    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    19,268 / year

    Acting BA (Hons)

    Liverpool Hope University

    Liverpool Hope University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Liverpool