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MA Acting

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    East 15 Acting School, Loughton

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MA Acting is a specialist course of one academic year with additional work on marketing students to the industry in a showcase. You will need discipline and motivation to work at an advanced level. Beyond these the requirements are abundant energy, insatiable curiosity and a robust sense of humour. Some students may already possess a university degree (not necessarily in a related discipline) whilst others will have established themselves in other career paths and now seek to change the direction of their lives towards that of a professional actor. This course also attracts professional actors who feel the need to reflect on their practice, extend their range, refresh their creativity, increase their professional contacts and gain academic recognition for their skills.On completion of the MA Acting program, you are qualified as an actor and recognised as a graduate of East 15 training. You are equipped to pursue acting careers in theatre, film, TV and radio. You also have an understanding of how to create your own work, including how to form companies and gain funding, as well as a variety of methodologies for developing your own artistic practice.You are encouraged to remain in touch with the school, to watch the development of succeeding students and to benefit from informal support and mentoring as you continue in your career.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 22,350per 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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