Overview
At this Acting (Hons) at University of Northampton you will take part in performances and productions, work with visiting professional directors and actors and form your own theatre companies. As a graduate you’ll have the knowledge and high-level skills required to be a professional actor on stage and screen.
Key Facts
All three years have the core acting, vocal and movement pathways central to them; Year 1 tackles key concepts and core skills and equips you with the fundamental tools you need to be successful in the industry. Year 2 introduces new skills such as acting for TV, Film and Radio alongside beginning to hone your artistry and apply the craft you learned in Year 1 towards public performances.
The final year will see you further develop your artistry with more autonomy as you define your artistic identity and take part in 5 different performance projects with professional directors, culminating in the opportunity to be part of a final showcase at a London theatre with an invited industry audience. We always strive to produce artists who contribute meaningfully to the industry whilst moving the craft of acting forwards.
The first stage of your studies focuses on the fundamental craft of acting, vocal and movement techniques including; character analysis, scoring the text, improvisation, Estill voice training (only one of 8 institutions in the world with accreditation), singing, pure movement, animal study and stage combat.
Career Opportunities
- Graduates go on to work in all forms of performance, No.1 Touring companies, No.1 Venues such as Nottingham Playhouse, Royal and Derngate Theatres, Feature Films, radio drama, commercials, BBC Drama and more.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Actor’s Body and Movement
- Acting Methodologies
- Theories & Histories of Acting
- Vocal Technique for Actors
- Improvisation for Actors
- Media Acting
- Working with a Director
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Drama View 366 other Bachelors in Drama in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A typical offer would be in the region of BBC at A-Level or DDM at BTEC, in conjunction with an extensive audition. Applications from a range of non-traditional education or professional qualifications are also welcomed.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents15700 GBP / year≈ 15700 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Northampton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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