Overview

Explore and develop your creative potential as an actor in an ensemble environment;
Develop your understanding of your own practice and casting as you foster the emotional, physical and imaginative skills to be a professional actor across all contexts;
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of theatrical arts whilst combining this with the latest creative innovations;
Extensive industry exposure obtained through public productions and a showcase in Central London for agents and casting directors.

You will receive a thorough actor training that explores a broad range of approaches and put these new techniques into practice through a broad and inclusive range of plays and performances. This programme allows for full immersion into the world of performance and is about readying the performer of tomorrow through embracing the rich heritage of theatrical arts, harmonizing it with creative innovations. The programme prepares you for a transformative journey on and beyond the stage, fostering awareness of crucial social issues.

Accreditation

BA (Hons) University of London

Programme Structure

Over the course of the first year, students develop fundamental acting skills and begin to explore how these are applied in different performance contexts and mediums.

The second year of the degree continues to refine students’ acting skills whilst also beginning to consider their engagement with the wider industry and in different types of on- and off-screen performance.
The final year of the degree focuses on the transition from training to stepping into the wider industry, performing to public audiences and members of industry as well as developing their understanding and ability to work as performers.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Drama View 366 other Bachelors in Drama in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2 A Levels at C, 3 GCSEs at C, and selection by audition.

Normal offers may be higher and depend upon expected grades and audition performance. Exceptional applicants who do not meet this requirement, but demonstrate appropriate potential, may be accepted.

Selection for audition will normally depend on you meeting, or being predicted to meet, minimum entry requirements, and on written references and demonstration of the following in the UCAS written statement:

engagement with theatre and acting at national/local level

evidence of a real commitment to acting and a long-standing interest in acting and theatre
knowledge of a range of theatrical forms and genres
experience gained in post-education contexts, such as the workplace, travel and voluntary settings.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26460 GBP / year

≈ 26460 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Living costs

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