Acting for Stage and Screen

If you’re looking to break into the performance industry, this degree in acting is an excellent launch pad to help you get there. On this BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen course you’ll get to fine-tune and extend your acting skills, working with up-to-date scripts, cutting edge technology, networking with industry creatives, and taking part in diverse projects.

Why study BA (Hons) Acting Stage and Screen at BNU?
Best of both worlds
While numerous acting programs predominantly concentrate on theatre, our curriculum uniquely prioritizes both stage and screen acting. Recognizing the substantial demand for roles in film, television, and online media, our course ensure you are prepared for the many approaches to acting that make up the industry.

Taught by the industry
This BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen degree is led by a dedicated and experienced course team who have all worked professionally in the performing arts. Benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. Our guest lecturers are also industry experts and alongside your lecturers, they’ll nurture your learning and professional development.

During your time at BNU you’ll have the opportunity to perform at external venues and take part in workshops with leading companies. Previous theatre companies and practitioners include Paper Birds on devising theatre, Mark McGann on acting for camera, and Tonic Theatre on collaborative practice.

On occasion you could also find yourself using the professional venue at Wycombe Town Hall, which is less than two minutes from our campus.

Inspiring facilities
At BNU we ensure you have creative spaces to bring your ideas to life. On this course you’ll have access to drama studios. Each space brings with it unique features, from moving lights and fully equipped sound systems and projection to mirrors, a tiered seating bank and sprung floors. You’ll also have access to our props store where you can find everything, you’ll need to bring your performances to life, from costumes and wigs, to lamps and even a coffin.

You’ll also have access to high-quality camera equipment, a greenscreen room and lighting rigs and sound recording facilities, all suitable for film and TV screening.

We also understand that during your time at university, it is also just important to get involved with extra-curricular activities. Our Students’ Union offers a range of free societies and nights out for you to enjoy, from musical theatre society to our yearly Festiball event, there is something for everyone.

A degree for you
During your time on this course, you will create your own performances, including your own shows, films and short scenes – and take things in the direction that interests you, whether that’s live work, screen performance, or focusing on a particular director, technique or playwright. You will become a motivated team player able to think about the world around them and solve complex creative challenges in a collaborative setting.

In your final year, you will manage your own significant screen or stage-based production, from conception, to venue booking, marketing and performance. You will also set up your own artistic company, and learn about all the elements involved in that, from budgeting and funding applications, to promoting yourself as a professional artist.

Location
Our High Wycombe Campus is only a short train ride away from London, meaning you are only a stones-throw away from the hustle and bustle of the world-renowned West End and many other independent theatres. You are also only round the corner from Oxford and Reading.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.