Course summary
Spotlight-accredited. Actor in Training. Stage & Screen. This is your drama school style experience outside of London. You’ll be treated as actors in training from day one. This intensive programme combines up to 30 hours of weekly contact time with opportunities to collaborate across Costume, Set Design, and Film & TV programmes. Guided by industry professionals and guest lecturers, you’ll develop a professional CV, showreel, and solo show, preparing you for a career on stage, screen, or beyond. Our creative community is central to your experience, offering a supportive, close-knit environment where collaboration is key. You’ll refine your craft through hands-on, practical learning while building a strong academic foundation in the theory of acting. The programme culminates in an industry showcase at the ARC Theatre, connecting you directly with agents and casting professionals. With state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum designed to bridge stage and screen acting, this programme gives you a distinct edge in the competitive creative industries. Our graduates leave not just with exceptional skills but also the confidence, connections, and professional standards needed to succeed.
Modules
In your first year (Level Four) you will explore:
- Core Acting Skills 1
- Creative Thinking
- Script Interpretation
- Contemporary Practice 1
- Production 1
- Core Acting Skills 2
- Contemporary Practice 2
- Acting for Film and Media
- Production 2
- Creative Discussion
- Project Research and Preparation
- Dissertation Report
- Final Major Project
Assessment method
In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W410
- Institution code:
- C71
- Campus name:
- The Northern School of Art
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level - Pass (C and above)
It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Please note there is NO audition fee. Eligible applicants will be invited to an audition, where they will be asked to demonstrate their acting skills by performing two out of three contrasting monologues (1 Classical and 1 Contemporary) lasting 2 minutes. As part of the audition you will also take part in a movement session lasting approximately 45 minutes. At the audition/interview you will have the opportunity to present your prepared speeches to the panel, who will then interview you. Your performance may be recorded on video by a member of the panel so that it can be reviewed at a later stage. The actual interview and audition will take about 10 minutes. We look for people who have some experience and knowledge of acting. This practical course is demanding and will appeal to individuals who are dedicated to pursuing acting careers for either stage or screen. When choosing your pieces, it would be beneficial to show a variety of abilities by contrasting the pieces appropriately. In preparing the speeches you should have read and be familiar with the play from which they have been taken so that you understand the character and the context within which they find themselves. You may also be asked questions about your choices and the play they come from in your interview. We also expect you to articulate your views in many different forms and to have the ability to carry out academic research and writing. Please visit our website for more information https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Interview
More advice and guidance on the interview process will be given after receiving your application. For additional information about how to apply and entrance requirements, you can visit our apply section.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
The Northern School of Art
University Level Campus
Church Square
Hartlepool
TS24 7EX