Acting (Hons) York St John University

Overview

On this degree you will explore a range of approaches to acting and develop a professional acting portfolio. You will learn how acting can be a transformative experience by performing in plays and ensemble works. You will also work on solo pieces where your talent is at the heart of your performance. Use your imagination to develop personas and characters to tell your unique stories.

You will learn in our dedicated studio facilities on campus, including our new 200 seat theatre. Supported by your lecturers and support staff who are all experienced theatre practitioners, writers and researchers.

• Working with York Theatre Royal, who are key partners in our Acting degree

• Working with visiting artists and performers who share their work with us

• Engaging with the contemporary work of an international theatre programme hosted on campus

• Writing and editing for our Theatre Pages magazine

Career

This Acting (Hons) degree at York St John University will give you the skills and experience needed to succeed in your chosen career. When you graduate you will have developed new performance skills, an understanding of acting technique and processes, and the ability to critically analyse your work. You will also have had the opportunity to develop your own professional acting portfolio.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as an:

• Actor

• Community Arts worker

• Theatre director

• Theatre stage manager

• Broadcast presenter

• Dramatherapist