| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | - | - |
Overview
Gain the skills and confidence to perform across screens and stages as you enhance your ability to engage audiences through voice, movement, and innovative performance techniques on this BA (Hons) Acting course.
With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll develop a unique acting approach across various mediums—from live performances to digital content creation. You'll have access to industry-standard facilities, from film, television, and theatre studios to motion capture and augmented reality, providing you with the ideal environment to refine your skills.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a diverse range of roles in film, television, theatre, games, and more, with the ability to bring a variety of stories to life.
You’ll also have access to cutting-edge facilities including CCIXR (our Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality), 3D studios, and the Open Access Suite to support and enhance your creative practice.
Experience the New Theatre Royal as part of your course
Gain professional performance experience and access top-tier facilities through our partnership with the New Theatre Royal, while building industry connections and enhancing your career prospects.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
With this degree, you'll have the skills and knowledge to work as an actor across the creative industries.
You'll have the ability to contribute creatively critically and to meaningfully entertain audiences. You'll know how to act independently and within teams. You won't have to wait for the phone to ring, you'll be the one starting projects and making calls.
Graduate roles and destinations
You'll be able to audition for work as an actor on stage and screen, but also in immersive experiences, mixed reality, games, and more. You'll also be able to network and form relationships with other creatives to become an indispensable part of professional projects. Some students might seek further study in acting and related disciplines, such as teaching. Some may form their own companies to begin making work before graduation and be ready with examples of creative work to enter the industry.
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Careers and Employability Service to help you find your perfect role.
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