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Acting with Foundation BA (Hons)

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 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.-


Benefits of a foundation year.

If you don’t quite hit the tariff for UCAS points for our 3-year course, our foundation year will provide you with a solid base of skills and experience to progress from. -


Integrated part of a performing arts degree at Plymouth.

Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.-


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.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

17,100per year

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

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    64th

  • Campus address

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

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

    36th out of 98 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 187
    133 67%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    30th

    41
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.90 78%

    43rd

    18

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