Acting and Performance (top up)

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Course summary


• Develop high-level skills as an actor and performer.



• Research, plan and execute professional-standard performances across a range of media.



• Create a digital portfolio to showcase your work.



• Engage with communities and challenge real-world issues.



• Take part in our final-year degree showcase festival.



Hone your craft through specialist modules in applied theatre, acting with texts, or comic performance. You’ll master production processes and apply your learning by creating and starring in your own public performances. You’ll also work with our external partners, helping to challenge global issues, through our Change Makers Festival.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Acting-film-and-TV/BA-Honours-Acting-and-Performance-1-year-topup/Full-time

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Every course includes real-world learning opportunities and placement options to help you become career ready. Students have worked with major organisations including IBM, Rolls-Royce, Disney, Adidas and DLA Piper.

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