BA (Hons) Acting

There is a range of exciting module choices in our Acting degree program, and students are encouraged to develop their employability and graduate skills throughout the course. The Department has excellent links with the professional industry: locally, nationally, and internationally.

You will work closely with directors and practitioners who specialize in a range of areas, developing productions in each year of the degree, alongside studying many other practical and theoretical aspects of performance.

The staff team currently includes experienced directors and producers for both stage and screen, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre.

The Department is a vibrant, close-knit, and supportive community of performers and practitioners, working in the excellent facilities at Creative Campus, Kingsway.

The Department boasts impressive facilities, including fully equipped rehearsal and performance studios.

Department graduates go on to a wide range of employment and self-employment. The nature of the course means that they are ideal candidates for many professional roles within the creative industries and beyond. There are high rates of employment, or progression to further study, from the department.

Typical Entry: 104 UCAS points

GCE A Level: 104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC. Specific subjects required for entry: Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts

BTEC: DMM

T Level: Pass (C or above on the core)

Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate: 26 points

Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

OCR: Accepted in addition to A-level Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements: The Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognized in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants will be invited to audition

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.