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MA Acting for Screen

Southampton, Solent University

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Southampton, Solent University

Course options

6 options available

  • Qualification

    Professional Masters

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-JAN-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Learn advanced screen acting techniques for film and television, working in professional studios and collaborating with expert tutors on a range of single and multi-camera projects. This exciting course offers a practical exploration of professional screen acting skills and techniques through its application in both single and multi-camera performance work and will equip you with the techniques and knowledge required to work professionally in both television and film. You'll also analyse current industry practice to support your preparation to enter it. The MA builds towards a research project culminating in the development of an on-screen performance through a Practice as Research (PaR) approach.

In the first semester, you'll focus on developing performance skills and techniques for both single and multi-camera acting to equip you with the versatility required to work professionally as a screen actor. Single camera acting is typical of film and television productions, whereas multi-camera productions are common for soap operas and situational comedies. The technical skills required to work in these two production formats are complemented by the development of practical acting techniques to create characters from practitioners such as Konstantin Stanislavski, Uta Hagen, and Sanford Meisner. Your learning is underpinned by the theoretical framework required to support your screen acting technique.

The second semester directs your thinking to your final master's project, which you'll undertake in semester three. You'll develop a project proposal which will form the theoretical framework for your final practical project. During this semester, you'll also consider the screen acting industry and how you as an actor can approach working professionally. You'll also have the opportunity for cross-course collaboration within the Department of Art and Music, allowing you to be a part of Solent’s wider postgraduate study community.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,780per year

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University information

Southampton, Solent University

Southampton, Solent University

  • University League Table

    107th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, E Park Terrace, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 OYN, United Kingdom

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Solent's courses engage with business and industry so that students can develop professional practice, knowledge, and skills to set them up for a future career.
Throughout your studies, you will have access to a range of high-specification, award-winning facilities, with equipment that is modern and up to date.
Solent has highly experienced academics from a range of backgrounds, bringing professional expertise and experience into their teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    77th out of 94 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    118 56%

    79th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    46th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    52nd

    40

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