Train to be a professional actor and set yourself apart by working with experts from the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest regional theatres. Join a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international practitioners and renowned theatre companies. Learn by doing and build your acting portfolio, fully supported by a dedicated team of academics. See the impact performance can have on addressing pressing social issues and effecting change.
- **Train** with expert industry professionals and academic staff.
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Train to be a professional actor and set yourself apart by working with experts from the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest regional theatres. Join a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international practitioners and renowned theatre companies. Learn by doing and build your acting portfolio, fully supported by a dedicated team of academics. See the impact performance can have on addressing pressing social issues and effecting change. <br/><br/><br/>- **Train** with expert industry professionals and academic staff.<br/><br/><br/>- **Showcase.** Perform in five productions, including a Final Year industry showcase at Theatre Royal Plymouth.<br/><br/><br/>- **Placements.** Access to a wide range of internships and volunteering opportunities with arts organisations across Plymouth and the South West. Recent placements for directors, producers, practitioners and performers have included paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and Theatre Royal Plymouth.<br/><br/><br/>- **Facilities.** Rehearse and train in world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space. Access all areas of theatre with our dedicated Tech team.<br/><br/><br/>- **Your degree will be taught by passionate people** with experience from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds who are driving real change in their fields. <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W411
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff104 112 We typically expect applicants to have 104 points, or above but we encourage all individuals to apply whatever their qualifications. We understand that not every applicant will come from a formal educational setting and we recognise relevant experience and passion and not just grades when we review applications. Scottish HigherIn combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass a named Access to HE Diploma (Preferably Performing Arts, Humanities or Combined). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 28 English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Any subject is considered. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D Scottish Advanced Higher104 tariff points. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent. Extended ProjectConsidered in combination Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered in combination A level104-112 UCAS Tariff points. We would encourage all individuals to apply whatever their qualifications. We understand that not every applicant will come from a formal educational setting and we recognise relevant experience and passion and not just grades when we review applications. T LevelM Any subject is considered. |
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