
Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
Build performance and production skills relevant to theatre, film, television and emerging media.
Aimed at aspiring actors, performers and performance-makers, this practice-led course is designed to equip you with essential skills in voice, movement and character development. Prepare for diverse roles across theatre, film and digital media while developing into a reflective, industry-ready practitioner.
• Develop your craft through workshops exploring varying acting styles and methodologies.
• Perform in professional studio ...
<strong>Build performance and production skills relevant to theatre, film, television and emerging media.</strong><br/><br/>Aimed at aspiring actors, performers and performance-makers, this practice-led course is designed to equip you with essential skills in voice, movement and character development. Prepare for diverse roles across theatre, film and digital media while developing into a reflective, industry-ready practitioner.<br/><br/><br/>• Develop your craft through workshops exploring varying acting styles and methodologies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Perform in professional studio spaces and across theatrical, digital and experimental platforms.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain critical insight to help you become a confident, adaptable performer and creative collaborator.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Ranked 1st for Student Satisfaction in the Midlands in Drama, Dance and Cinematics by the Complete University Guide 2026, this is a practical and creative course in which you will have the opportunity to develop skills which are essential for a range of careers in the creative industries and beyond. <br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>• Learn through hands-on workshops in fully equipped professional studios with expert technical support for theatre, film, wardrobe, video, sound and lighting<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore a range of acting styles and methodologies, devising and performing across theatrical, digital and experimental platforms.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get access to modern facilities, including theatre spaces, immersive digital studios, green screens, costume stores and box office resources.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from teaching by experienced practitioners, industry professionals and alumni, with opportunities for unique international collaborations like the Telepresence in Theatre project.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Build strong industry connections locally and globally, preparing you for diverse careers in theatre, film, television and beyond.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Where our graduates work</strong><br/>Our graduates have gone on to further training, both in the UK and abroad and have worked in a variety of roles in the theatre and film industry from acting for Amazon Prime, BBC and Netflix, touring with both large and small scale independent theatre companies and freelance performers.<br/><br/>Previous graduates have secured work in the education departments of theatres including The Belgrade Theatre, The Birmingham Rep, Old Vic Theatre in Stoke-on-Trent and The Roundhouse in London. Others have found roles with a range of organisations, such as supporting national community cohesion at The Challenge, managing TEFL (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language) programmes with Dramatic English in Hong Kong, working alongside schools at specialist SEN agencies or with Live and Local promoting arts in rural Warwickshire.<br/><br/><strong>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Codes/info
Course Code
W411
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed [2] May also include AS level and EPQ [3] Specific subject not required
Scottish Higher
C,C,D
Access to HE Diploma
The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English.
A level
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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