
Acting BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting BA (Hons)
Succeed as a confident, exciting, contemporary performer.
This is an acting degree for the contemporary performer. From the outset, you’ll be focusing on the in-depth training and practical techniques needed for stage, film, television and digital media, giving you the skills to succeed as a confident and versatile actor.
You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines across our vibrant university community, broadening your acting repertoire. You could work with writers, filmmakers, game writers and artists to produce material that is engaging and uniq...
Succeed as a confident, exciting, contemporary performer.<br/><br/>This is an acting degree for the contemporary performer. From the outset, you’ll be focusing on the in-depth training and practical techniques needed for stage, film, television and digital media, giving you the skills to succeed as a confident and versatile actor. <br/><br/>You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines across our vibrant university community, broadening your acting repertoire. You could work with writers, filmmakers, game writers and artists to produce material that is engaging and unique; developing your individual voice as an actor through experimentation with different mediums. <br/><br/>You will be studying in professional-standard facilities – including a public performance venue – alongside a creative and collaborative community where you can combine practice and research, working with supportive industry professionals to help you prepare for a career in the performing arts.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Gain, develop and apply acting techniques and approaches to prepare for a professional career <br/>Focus on specific industry skills to support you as a performer for stage, screen, and digital work <br/>Engage with working practitioners through practical sessions and intensive performance projects <br/>Collaborate with students within AMATA as well as those specialising in film, television and games, gaining industry-relevant training <br/>Showcase your work through live and digital performances <br/>Benefit from being located in a working performance venue offering a year-round programme <br/>Have access to a host of resources including green screen and motion-capture facilities <br/><br/>This course is an accredited degree with Spotlight and Equity. Students are eligible to join Spotlight in the first term of their final year. Inclusive of their membership, they have a wealth of support, content and events tailored explicitly towards this membership group from Spotlight.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Penryn Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W410
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept BTEC Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, especially those relevant to the course you are applying to.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We accept BTEC Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, especially those relevant to the course you are applying to.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted
Extended Project
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Accepted with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A level
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
T Level
P
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Acceptable with UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Acceptable with UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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