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Acting - BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

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. Become part of a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international actors 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. Benefit from a highly vocational and professional-standard training programme, working closely with Theatre Royal creative staff and producers. With dedicated support from our Placements Officer, you will gain advice and guidance on getting an agent and accessing castings.Professional drama training. Approved by Equity and Spotlight.Train with Theatre Royal Plymouth professionals.Showcase. Perform in five productions, including a Final Year industry showcase at Theatre Royal Plymouth.Placements. Access to our dedicated Placements Officer and Theatre Royal Plymouth's professionals, placements, internships and volunteering opportunities. 154 placements this year for directors, producers, practitioners and performers including with paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and at Theatre Royal Plymouth.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.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. 3 years (plus optional placement) Full Time.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 17,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    53rd out of 94 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    126 60%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    46th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    65th

    13

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