Course summary

You can apply for this course as an MA (1-year course) or an MFA (2-year course). The MFA takes one extra year, and you can apply by choosing the MFA option when you click 'apply'. The MA Acting for Stage and Screen is an innovative professional training in stage and screen acting. If you're interested in learning how to start acting for stage and screen, this course offers a comprehensive pathway to develop your skills and craft. Through practice-led learning and research alongside leading industry professionals, you will be immersed in developing and enhancing professional techniques in acting, text, voice, movement, and performance for stage and screen. This programme is designed for individuals aiming for a Master’s in acting for stage and screen, providing a well-rounded education for future actors. Our goal is to develop flexible and versatile actor-entrepreneurs who are empowered through mastery of their craft across diverse mediums, spaces, and platforms. From the initial idea through to performance or screening, we will encourage and support you in finessing your craft and deepening your understanding of your creative, collaboration, performance, and research processes. You will be supported to direct your development and research process to leverage your creative toolkit of skills for a wide range of professional contexts. The acting for stage and screen postgraduate pathway will help refine your professional approach across industries.