Acting BA (Hons)

If you believe all the worlds a stage our degree will prepare you to land that leading role by giving you the training techniques and entrepreneurial skills you need to succeed in a competitive business.

Using a range of approaches from plays and multimedia performance to physical and musical theatre you develop your skills and gain wide experience through both performing established repertory and devising exciting new works. You are also given a foundation in drama theory and trends in performing arts and are encouraged to think write and talk about how this theory informs your work.

Each year you perform in a large-scale work made with professional directors which could be anything from Shakespeare to a cutting-edge contemporary multimedia production. You will also prepare for graduation by forming a company and creating your own work to show in our professional 280-seat theatre.

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Why choose this course?

• Gain performance experience in our state-of-the-art rehearsal studios and 280-seat professional theatre
• Benefit from being taught by our highly experienced teaching team as well as learning from visiting actors and directors active in the industry
• Create a major piece of work for the annual student showcase and performance festival
• Take advantage of extra-curricular activities including cultural exchanges societies and trips
• Learn entrepreneurial skills to help you find and audition for work in the theatre and performance industries as well as apply for arts funding
• Take the course over four years and benefit from a years placement in the industry (see below) where you gain experience and make contacts for the future
• If you need a step-up into higher education start with a Foundation Year which guarantees entry to the degree course

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country