Overview

The Acting (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth provides a professional introduction to the global performance industry. Students develop their creative voice while mastering the technical demands of acting in a multimedia world. The curriculum is designed to transform natural talent into a sustainable and successful career.

Why Acting (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth?

Students benefit from a collaborative environment where they work alongside peers from various creative disciplines. The university provides access to professional spaces, including the Palace Court Theatre and dedicated theatre and dance studios. Training is integrated with AUB Productions, allowing students to perform in professionally produced films and stage plays.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on building a technical foundation in the first year before progressing to advanced performance techniques. Modules may include:

Acting
Performance in a Multimedia World
Stage Performance
Screen Performance
Collaborative Projects
Professional Production

Careers with Acting (Hons)

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the arts and entertainment sectors. The programme bridges the gap between academic training and the professional world, helping students find work on film sets and in theatre companies. Alumni have successfully transitioned into roles as professional performers, artists, and industry practitioners.

Programme Structure

In second year, you’ll further develop your acting and investigative skills in relation to the world of the play, and explore the demands of different kinds of dramatic structures and styles of performance.

You’ll learn to see the audience as an integral factor in the creative process and continue to develop a personal methodological approach to acting through units such as Shakespeare, Actor Creator and Applied Theatre.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Film Studies Drama Fine Arts View 363 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard offers for degree courses include:

GCE A Levels – BBB at A Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass

BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction*

BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit

RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points

RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit

A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points

Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit

Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 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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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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