University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Acting for Stage & Screen degree is a practice-based course, equipping you with the interdisciplinary skillset required by the contemporary performer. You will develop the foundations necessary to perform in both a theatrical and digital medium through a mix of workshops, lecture, seminars and autonomous, public-facing, and industry-engaged assessments. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to stage at least three full-length productions to a paying public audience as well as develop skills and material for self-promotion and industry networking. You will also be introduced to a range of performance-making disciplines, including: *Naturalistic Scripted Performance *Directing and Devising *Performing Shakespeare *Writing for Performance *Performance Practice-as-Research *Physical Theatre and Ensemble Practice The course is delivered across two sites, each optimised to provide state-of-the-art resources relevant to your modules. This includes a home-from-home at Peterborough’s prestigious Key Theatre, where you will be welcomed as residents of the venue, including discounted Key Theatre Club membership, regular attendance at performances and events, work experience, part-time employment opportunities and annual performances as part of the public programme. Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies. You will regularly engage with local, national and international industry through our team of research/industry-active expert staff, regular guest practitioners and a number of industry-focused modules. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 20 students. *What can this course lead to? *Performer for theatre, TV and/or film *Writer or Director for theatre, TV and/or film *Musician, Poet or Comedian *Theatre Technician (including design and management) *Arts Administrator *Teacher *Community Arts Practitioner *Entertainment or Artists’ Agent
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Performance Skills: Acting Technique (15 credits) Performance Skills: Actors Voice (15 credits) Interpreting Live & Recorded Performance (15 credits) Performance Skills: Music, Masks & Play (15 credits) Performance Skills: Introduction to Screen Acting (15 credits) 20th Century Practitioners (15 credits) Directing and Devising (15 credits) Naturalistic Scripted Performance (15 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Applied Performance and Employability (15 credits) Performance Skills: Physical Theatre and Ensemble Practice (15 credits) Ensemble Performance (30 credits) Performance Skills: Performing Shakespeare (15 credits) Performance Practice-as-Research (15 credits) Writing for Performance (15 credits) Performance Skills: Developing Screen Acting (15 credits) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits) Professional Theatre Performance (30 credits) Contemporary Practice (15 credits) Professional Preparation (15 credits) Contemporary Performance (30 credits).
Assessment method
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) Performance 35% Coursework 40% Essay 25% YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Performance 40% Coursework 50% Essay 10% FINAL YEAR/ YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) Performance 15% Coursework (including placement) 60% Undergraduate Major Project 25% Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
Additional entry requirements
Audition
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8250 | Year 1 |
| England | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8250 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ
Course contact details
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