Acting - MA / PgDip

The MA and PgDip Acting courses at Birmingham City University offer a comprehensive and intensive training in the art of acting. The course is designed to develop your acting skills and knowledge, preparing you for a career in theatre, film or television. You will have the opportunity to perform in a variety of productions, including plays, musicals and devised pieces, and work with experienced directors, actors and technicians. In addition to practical training, you will also study acting techniques, history and theory, and gain a deep understanding of the craft of acting. With a strong focus on collaboration and creativity, this course will help you to become a versatile and skilled actor, ready to take on the industry.

Additional Information

The course is delivered by experienced practitioners and academics, with a strong emphasis on practical training. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a 200-seat theatre and professional lighting and sound equipment. The university has strong industry connections, providing opportunities for networking and career development. The course is suitable for both recent graduates and those looking to retrain or change career.

Unlock Your Acting Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has a long history of producing talented actors who have gone on to successful careers in the industry. With its strong industry connections, expert teaching staff and state-of-the-art facilities, this course provides an ideal environment for developing your acting skills. Plus, Birmingham is a vibrant and exciting city with a thriving arts scene, providing plenty of opportunities to gain experience and exposure.

You will be taught to maintain a high standard of skill and knowledge and how to transform into an independently-minded performer and practitioner. We will enhance your ability to reflect and analyze, through a range of concepts and ideas. You will enhance your technical skills through practice-based study, learning, and developing flexibility to confront issues that you may experience within your profession. Your classes will mainly be practical studio-based sessions, focusing on the practical application of acting, voice, movement, and singing. You will also have a time assigned for self-directed study, where you will further develop your work from practical classes. For some modules, you will have timetabled rehearsal time, where you will work in groups to produce material.

Admission is by audition, but we would normally require an undergraduate degree in Acting or a related subject, or a professional acting CV detailing your experience.