Acting for Stage and Screen Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Stories shape how we see the world. As an actor, you have the power to bring those stories to life across stage, screen and emerging digital platforms.

Today's performers need more than traditional acting skills. They need the confidence to work across theatre, film, television and digital media. Designed to reflect the realities of the modern industry, this course combines established actor training with contemporary performance techniques and professional development.

You'll build core skills in acting, voice, movement and improvisation before exploring performance for both stage and screen. As your training develops, you'll take part in rehearsals, productions, filmed work, devised performance projects and creative collaborations that help you grow as a versatile performer.

Alongside your practical training, you'll develop an understanding of the professional industry through areas such as self-taping, screen acting, broadcast voice work and content creation. This helps you build the skills, confidence and adaptability needed in an evolving performance landscape.

At the University of Northampton, learning is rooted in professional practice. Through links with the Royal & Derngate Theatre, guest workshops and opportunities to engage with IDEK Theatre Company, you'll gain valuable insight into the performing arts industry while developing your own creative voice.

This practical degree is designed to help you learn by doing. Through performance, collaboration and creative exploration, you'll develop the professionalism, resilience and communication skills valued across the creative industries.

By the time you graduate, you'll have a portfolio of experience and a broad set of performance skills that can help prepare you for opportunities in theatre, film, television, digital content creation and further professional development within the performing arts.

Our Acting course has been successful in the 2027 Guardian University Guide in the Drama and Dance subject area\*:

* 9th for Spend per Student

* 11th for Satisfied with Teaching

* 13th for Satisfied with Feedback

* 19th for Value Added

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be confident that:

At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career focused experience designed to help you succeed.

Personalised learning\
Benefit from small group teaching, expert academics and dedicated one to one support within our close-knit learning community.

Built for your future\
Develop valuable skills, gain real world experience and build the confidence to succeed in your chosen career.

Guaranteed accommodation\
We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027.\*

Exceptional student benefits\
Receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost, with essential textbooks available through our library.\*\*

A modern campus experience\
Study at our purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to support learning, collaboration and student life.

The Northampton Employability Promise\
We'll support you to achieve your career goals through personalised careers coaching and ongoing graduate support, including access to paid internships and discounted postgraduate study.\*\*\*

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