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Acting and Fight Performance - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Unique in both the UK and the world, East 15 Acting School’s BA Acting and Fight Performance course provides a professional, vocational training in stage combat and performance. The course enables you to develop a variety of physical performance skills that combine discipline, focus and emotional connection. These include, but are not limited to, training in martial arts, gymnastics and multiple theatrical weapon systems.Applicants must be able to face the strenuous physical demands of this course, which is ideal if you have a physical background and want to develop your skills in a creative context using your whole body to express character and story.Students prepare to follow a career path in theatre, film, television and performance capture where they may choose to become actors, action performers or action directors, movement specialists or continue their training to become instructors in related fields.This course is taught at our vibrant and modern Southend Campus. With its lively, state-of-the-art facilities and close-knit international community, Southend is the perfect environment for living and learning.View more undergraduate courses from East 15 Acting School, including further Actor training programs as well as behind the scenes courses in Creative Producing and Stage & Production Management.

Application deadline

30/06/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    14th out of 94 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    144 69%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    12th

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    5th

    5

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