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Acting at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

18Jan
University Centre Leeds Open Event - Saturday
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20Mar
University Centre Leeds Open Event
Undergraduate
11Jun
University Centre Leeds Open Event
Undergraduate

Course summary

The acting industry is constantly looking for multi skilled performers. Acting at The Mill School of Performance sits within our University Centre Leeds (UCLeeds). At The Mill, we offer a wide range of acting skills and opportunities on our degree to reflect the full spectrum of acting jobs within the industry. A 'Generalist Actor' allows a wider scope for employment. Theatre, TV and Film Production companies and Games and Animation creators are in need of actors who can sing, dance, perform stage combat, operate puppets, and have circus aerial skills. We will provide you with the opportunities to learn these essential skills as well as acting techniques, to help you carve a sustainable career in the industry. This course is specifically designed for people who want to become professional actors. The course is intensive, practical and exciting, reflecting exactly what the industry requires from professional actors. Students enjoy 24 hours per week of studio tuition spread over 5 days. The course has lots of opportunities for public performances in professional theatres, TV and Film acting as well as our new module in Acting for Games and Animation. If you want a career as a professional Actor then this is the course for you.

Modules

Modules may include: Year 1 (Level 4) Actor Toolbox 1 - 20 Credits In this module you will develop the essential skills of dance, singing, voice production, improvisation, and actor musicianship to compliment your acting skills at an introductory level. Actor Toolbox 2 - 20 Credits This module allows you to further develop the skills of dance, singing, voice production, improvisation and actor musicianship towards a professional industry standard. Celebration and Confrontation - 20 Credits The Celebration and Confrontation module will enable you to develop an awareness of the methods and principles behind creating performance material. Identity - 20 Credits Through studying this module you can develop the awareness of what makes you a unique performer and what is useful and safe for you to use from your personal life and personality when creating performance work. This is an essential quality to have for any professional Actor. Actor development - 20 Credits In this module you will develop your personal skill development plan and design in detail your career trajectory. History of Theatre (A Practical Exploration) - 20 Credits Throughout the module you will develop the techniques and skills associated with the most common genres of theatre performed in Theatres today. These genres include: Ritual/Greek, Elizabethan, Victorian, Naturalism, Contemporary Theatre’ Contemporary Physical Theatre Year 2 (Level 5) Performance for Theatre, TV and Film - 40 Credits Develop the techniques and skills associated with live and recorded performance. This module allows you to rehearse and perform 4 different projects to a public audience during the year. Acting for Games and Animation - 20 Credits Through studying this module you can develop the techniques and skills associated with acting for the games and animation industry. You will be given the opportunity to apply the additional skills learnt in the Actor Toolbox modules to a digital environment focussing on motion capture and voice over. Professional Engagement - 20 Credits Within this module you can develop the skills you will need to be ready to find work in the industry. This module focuses on creating your Spotlight page, Tax, National Insurance, creating a website, networking opportunities, headshots, self tapes and showreels. Theatre for Contemporary Audiences - 20 Credits Through studying this module you can develop the techniques and skills associated with visualising and creating a new interpretation of already existing material. Actor Toolbox 3 - 20 Credits Through studying this module you can develop the techniques and skills of Dance, Voice Production, Circus Aerial, Puppetry and Script Writing at a professional level. Additional Qualification Stage Combat All students study the skills of stage combat throughout the 2 years resulting in an additional qualification and certificate from the British Academy of Dramatic Combat. There is no additional cost for this qualification.

Assessment method

This is a highly practical course. The majority of the assessments are practical performances. The academic assessments focus on and reflect your practical work. All academic assessment methods reflect real life tasks done by Actors in the real world. Some examples of these tasks are, logbooks, presentations, research reports and skills audits.

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

Course code:
W410
Institution code:
L21
Campus name:
Quarry Hill Campus
Campus code:
Q

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Please visit the international page on our website for further information at https://ucleeds.ac.uk/international/international-applicants/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Audition

A successful interview or audition required.

Interview

A successful interview or audition required.

Other

International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. *Typically 21 years and over at the start of the course, however younger applicants will be considered subject to experience. The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

English language requirements

English Language Grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 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

Fees are charged per academic year. There are additional costs associated with certain elements of this programme, which may include: optional trips and visits, specialist equipment, and tickets. These costs will be led by the nature of the work that you produce, however you will be expected to meet the costs of production of your projects.
Acting at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College - UCAS