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Acting - BA (Hons)

York St John University

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York St John University
UCAS CODE: W410

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    York St John University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Create unique stories and perform in your own plays, as you become a knowledgeable and diverse actor.Study the techniques and history of acting on this performance focused degree. Develop your practical skills as you explore the use of voice, movement and acting and build your unique identity as a performer. Connect with our partners in the community as you use performance to understand the world we live in.On this degree you will explore a range of approaches to acting and develop a professional acting portfolio. You will learn how acting can be a transformative experience by performing in plays and ensemble works. You will also work on solo pieces where your individual talent is at the heart of your performance. Use your imagination to develop personas and characters to tell your unique stories. We place high importance on practice where visual and textual interpretation through playing and experimenting with contemporary forms are encouraged. You will learn in our dedicated studio facilities on campus, including the state of the art theatre in our Creative Centre. Throughout the course you will be supported by lecturers and technical staff who are all experienced theatre practitioners, writers and researchers.When you study Acting with us you will join our thriving arts culture on campus and in the community. Through our partnerships and relationships with professional bodies we encourage a culture of outward facing opportunities for you. You will have the opportunity to become involved in projects and partnerships including:Working with York Theatre Royal, who are key partners in our Acting degreeWorking with visiting artists and performers who share their work with usEngaging with the contemporary work of an international theatre programme hosted on campusWriting and editing for our Theatre Pages magazine

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 14,000per year

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UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 104

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University information

York St John University

York St John University

  • University League Table

    108th

  • Campus address

    York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 7EX, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    69th out of 96 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    112 60%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    56.0 56%

    48th

    35

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    62nd

    10

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