Overview

The Acting - Foundation course from Birmingham City University, available both full-time or part-time will give you a broad foundation in performance techniques and methods, and will be invaluable to anyone wanting to go to Drama School or take up a place on a performance course at University.

It is also available to those who want to expand their experience in acting before applying. Former students have gone on to train at a variety of drama schools in the UK and in the USA.

Features

A course aimed at committed and enthusiastic young people, who have a passion for acting and who want to improve their experience level.

Taught in small, very intensive classes.

Class size is limited, and you may be asked to audition.

As part of the course, you would usually be entered for a performance exam that is assessed by an external body which can contribute up to 30 UCAS points (depending on the value placed on the course by the institution(s) to which you are applying, and your assessment result).

Former students have gone on to train at a variety of drama schools in the UK and in the USA.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Acting Technique

Acting Through Song

Audition Preparation

Improvisation

Movement and Dance

Singing

Stage combat

Text Analysis

Voice

Projects

Workshops

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 5 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

50 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Drama View 678 other preparation 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to attend an audition workshop. The workshop consists of ‘getting to know you’ improvisation and devising tasks, some text and song work and general workshop practices. We would also like you to have a one-minute contemporary monologue prepared, but please note that you may not be asked to perform this.

You will be expected to submit the following during your online audition:

Two performed pieces

A song

A devised piece of movement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7470 GBP / full

≈ 7470 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6760 GBP / full

≈ 6760 GBP / full

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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