Acting for Contemporary & Devised Performance

The Acting for Contemporary and Devised Performance BA (Hons) Programme is a robust and rigorous, practice-based programme for the next generation of contemporary actors and performance makers.

Throughout the programme there is a focus on the student's individual artistic development alongside a collaborative, creative, and challenging process.

Fully recognised by Equity & Spotlight, this course creates performers who are passionate, innovative and industry ready. Students on the programme will train for 30 hours per week, and each level of the programme culminates in a Directed Production led by an industry professional.

• Focus on practical training in a conservatoire-style programme – view our Development Hub Studio Tour
• Practical training takes place for 30 hours per week across 30 weeks
• Focus on Industry preparation, contemporary performance practices, and devising
• Access to professional facilities including 6 studios, audio/visual equipment, and venues hired for productions
• Course recognised by Equity and Spotlight with students entitled to full Equity membership upon graduation
• Professional Showcase opportunity for graduating students attended by industry professionals
• Students have the opportunity to gain certification in stage combat (training and certification provided by the Academy of Performance Combat).
• Links to prestigious Royal and Derngate Theatre
• Theatre visits and workshops with Industry professionals*
• Follow Acting for Contemporary & Devised Performance BA (Hons) on Instagram to find out more about our students' projects and shows
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students**

**see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

• Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.

Our students graduate the programme prepared to start their careers as professional actors, directors, and performance-makers. Some of our students have gone on to secure industry representation and have worked with some of the UK's major broadcasters including the BBC, ITV, and Netflix, while other students have gone on to create successful theatre companies who regularly create and tour new work. Whether you're interested in being a professional actor in theatre, film, or TV, or you're interested in forming your own theatre company and applying for ACE funding to help you create new, exciting contemporary performance work, our programme can help you prepare for that future.

Additionally, if you want to take your craft even further upon graduation, we can help you prepare for entry into MA programmes. We have already several students who have gone on to prestigious MA performance related programmes as well as a PhD candidate. Whatever your aspirations, we will support and encourage you towards your full potential.