Acting

Unleash your creative potential. This course will empower you to become an innovative actor, trained for the 21st century.

This course will equip you with the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed for a career in theatre and screen.

As part of this course, you’ll


• Study a skills-led acting curriculum that will introduce you to various performance disciplines through live and mediated platforms



• Be exposed to multicultural approaches to acting techniques



• Be encouraged to critically reflect on your skills to become a creative, intelligent, and culturally sensitive acting professional



• Have practical opportunities to work with experienced practitioners in theatre, including actor-trainers, acting professionals, directors, and performers



• Learn through practical projects, workshops, lectures, and performances



Prepare for acting in the 21st century
This course will foster inclusivity and autonomous learning, preparing you for acting in the 21st century.

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Study in a diverse and cultural city
Leeds is a city with a truly diverse cultural offer. With so much to explore and discover, you'll never run out of things to do. As a student in Leeds, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic and inclusive environment that will enrich your learning experience and broaden your horizons.

Leeds’ arts scene
There's a thriving arts scene in Leeds, with renowned theatre makers, actors, and artists emerging from the city. You can also look forward to exciting festivals and events that showcase the city's multicultural heritage. With so much creativity and cultural exploration on offer, you'll be able to engage with the arts, celebrate diversity, delve into history, and savour the flavours of this remarkable city.

We’ll support you
We'll be there to support you every step of the way, including the option to undertake a sandwich year professional placement. You could work alongside and network with one of the many artistic companies in Leeds, or choose to travel abroad to work for an international organisation. Our students have previously completed placements at Northern Opera in Leeds, BMotion Festival in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, and with theatre company Third Angel based in Sheffield.

Learn from experienced practitioners
All of the staff teaching on your course are practising actors, directors, performers, and theatre makers, which means our teaching is based on real professional experience. You'll also have the chance to attend additional workshops delivered by external theatre practitioners and companies.

Why study the BA Acting course at Leeds Beckett University?
- Take a holistic approach - your training will combine global arts and body practices with traditional Western practices


- Learn from specialist practitioners - the highly practical curriculum offers authentic experiences aligned with the creative industries, so you’ll gain the necessary skills and experiences to thrive in the acting industry


- Study a course with an innovative assessment and feedback model – it will promote your wellbeing while enabling you to feel industry-ready


-Choose a programme that is career-focused - with industry partnerships, professional development opportunities, and practical training that will equip you with the skills and experience you’ll need to succeed in the job market

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Uni Compare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Uni Compare, 2026 reviews).