Overview

Examine the broad and diverse role of the actor in contemporary theatre as an integral part of the theatre-making process. As part of this, you will study devising, scriptwriting and directing, alongside developing your acting skills.

You will train to become a versatile, proactive and independent actor-maker, with an emphasis on rigorous and generous creative practice.

You will work to produce and perform original work and develop high-quality professional contacts that prepare you for a demanding, diverse and flexible career in the professional theatre industry.

On this Acting for Contemporary Theatre (Hons) programme from University of Chichester you will:

Develop your performance skills as a theatre actor.

Explore the expanded role of the actor within contemporary theatre.

Expand your knowledge and skills beyond performance as you study devising, scriptwriting, directing and workshop leading.

Have the option to undertake placement with a range of theatres.

Benefit from our professional industry partnerships throughout your studies.

Access placement opportunities including roles at the Chichester Festival Theatre, Brighton People’s Theatre, Edinburgh Festival and more.

Careers

This BA (Hons) Acting for Contemporary Theatre degree will prepare you for a range of careers in industry and you will graduate ready for the workplace.

The professional development programme offers a range of formal internships with professional partner organisations to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for careers in the cultural industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children and Young People’s Theatre

Clown, Comedy and Mask

Critical and Cultural Theory 3: Romanticism

Critical and Cultural Theory 4: Postmodernism

Drama in Education

Gender, Sexuality and Theatre

Performance Skills 3: Devised Text and Character

Performance Skills 4 (Post Dramatic Theatre)

Production 1: Ensemble Practices

Production 2: Postmodern Theatre Project

Theatre, Politics and Activism

Visual and Technical Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chichester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-120 tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.

A Levels: BBB-BCC

BTEC: DDM (Performing Arts)

IB: 28 points

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

You will need to attend an audition. You will present two prepared speeches, discuss your interests with staff, share ideas for making theatre and take part in a devising workshop. You will have the opportunity to meet current students over lunch.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16344 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Chichester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Chichester

Funding

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