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You’ll explore diverse approaches to acting and performances and develop your craft through the study of plays, performances, films, influential theories and practical methods.
Choose BA Acting and Performance at the University of Reading
Learn from our expert tutors and professional writers, directors, and actors on a course designed in collaboration with industry experts.
Spend 70% of your time on practice-focused modules, gaining hand...
Develop your acting skills and gain a critical understanding of modern theatre with our BA Acting and Performance course.<br/><br/>You’ll explore diverse approaches to acting and performances and develop your craft through the study of plays, performances, films, influential theories and practical methods.<br/><br/>Choose BA Acting and Performance at the University of Reading<br/>Learn from our expert tutors and professional writers, directors, and actors on a course designed in collaboration with industry experts.<br/>Spend 70% of your time on practice-focused modules, gaining hands-on experience in acting for screen and theatre.<br/><br/>On this performance degree, you’ll learn from experienced tutors, professional practitioners and collaborate with theatre companies. Your course combines acting training with the opportunity to create original performance work.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/film-and-television-ug/ba-acting-and-performance
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
W410
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B,B
D:30,M:15
DDM
GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C).
D3,M2,M2
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
A,B,B
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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