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Acting at Arts University Bournemouth - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Arts University Bournemouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

20Sep
Arts University Bournemouth - Undergraduate and Foundation open day event
Undergraduate
11Oct
Arts University Bournemouth - Undergraduate and Foundation open day event
Undergraduate
8Nov
Arts University Bournemouth - Undergraduate and Foundation open day event
Undergraduate

Course summary

Why Choose Us?

  • Unique Film Production Experiences: The only acting course in the UK to offer fully integrated film production opportunities working in collaboration with filmmakers, makeup and costume artists as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills).
  • Stage Production Opportunities: Opportunities to work on stage productions in our art deco Palace Court Theatre and on a variety of exciting projects and exercises with students across multiple disciplines.
  • Collaboration with Industry Professionals: Opportunities to work with graduates and industry partners on our groundbreaking BFS Funding Futures scheme.
What To Expect Dive deep into the heart of acting with an immersive, hands-on curriculum. Our practical, portfolio-driven approach ensures that you master a range of established techniques in relation to text, character and performance, alongside the core disciplines of movement, voice, and singing. Three dynamic themes run through each level: a methodological approach to actor training, engaging media training, and the exciting role of the actor as both creator and innovator. This comprehensive approach reflects the demands and diversity of the 21st century creative industries. Cultivating Career-Ready Skills Your journey is not just about your university experiences; it's about building a future. Our integrated professional development ensures you're equipped with indispensable skills for the creative industries. Learn to navigate the realms of film, audio, digital media and stage performance, and explore various pathways tailored to your career aspirations. Between your second and third year of study, you have the option of taking a Professional Placement Year. You take charge of securing your own placement, with guidance from your course team. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision that's right for you. With strong connections in the industry, including successful alumni like Ryan Calais Cameron (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heaver, Retrograde), Harry Reid (Eastenders), Elliot Warren (Masters of the Air, Flesh & Bone), Caitlin Innes Edwards (Strike, Hanna, Black Mirror), Joseph Payne (Showtrial, Witcher, plays at The Globe and RSC), Mumba Dodwell (associate director for Slave Play (Noel Coward Theatre), Death of England, Othello & Rockets and Blue Lights (National Theatre); and film directors Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shuan of the Dead) Nick Rowland (Calm with Horses), and Molly Manning Walker (How to Have Sex), we provide a powerful network for success. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to:
  • Master Physical and Vocal Artistry: Develop a deep understanding of the interplay between voice and body.
  • Craft Compelling Characters: Engage with diverse texts and experiences to bring psychologically rich characters to life.
  • Create for Varied Audiences: Hone your ability to produce art that resonates with various demographics, across multiple modes of expression.
  • Navigate Performance Vocabularies: Understand and adapt your work to fit different contexts and spaces with ease.
  • Become a Reflective Practitioner: Embrace critical awareness in your artistic journey, continuously evaluating your growth.
  • Launch Your Career: Form your own theatre company, operate as a freelance practitioner, , and promote your personal brand through a professional digital portfolio.
The Future Starts Here Seize the opportunity to study at a place where creativity, collaboration, and innovation come together. Enrol in our BA (Hons) Acting course at Arts University Bournemouth and join a legacy of storytellers, creators, and innovators ready to shape the future.

Assessment method

Coursework and practical assessments

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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:
A66
Campus name:
Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please see AUB's website for a full list of our entry requirements, including tariff points where applicable. We are happy to accept a wide range of qualifications, including but not limited to: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma(s), Access to HE courses, Scottish Highers, IB Diploma Programme, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. We can also accept many EU and International qualifications. See website for details. Email Admissions ([email protected]) with any queries about entry requirements. We welcome applicants who are currently studying or who have gained a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and this qualification meets our level three entry requirements. This is a recommended qualification for many of our courses but it is not a compulsory qualification. Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 qualifications are considered on an individual basis and we are happy to accept applicants with a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Please check your qualifications using UCAS Tariff calculator and remember we are looking for the equivalent of 3 A levels if you are combining Level 3 qualifications. AUB tailors its offers to the qualifications an applicant is studying and looks for applicant to be studying a relevant creative subject. AUB makes offers based on up to three A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications with the most UCAS Tariff points attached to them to give applicants the best chance possible at achieving our required tariff (120 UCAS Tariff points in most cases).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://aub.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

Additional entry requirements

Audition

UK based applicants will be invited to undertake an audition on campus. Applicants outside the UK or unable to travel to campus will be asked to submit a link to a recorded audition.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS with 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
TOEFL (iBT)80With 80 overall and a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking. Please note the home version of this test is not accepted.
Cambridge English AdvancedCMinimum grade C
PTE Academic64With 64 overall and a minimum of 59 in each component
Cambridge English ProficiencyCCambridge C2 Proficiency English exam with a minimum grade of C.
Trinity ISEPassLevel III or level IV with a pass.

English language requirements

https://aub.ac.uk/international/english-language/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £19950 Year 1
International £19950 Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Please note that subject to the relevant legislation being passed in parliament, the UK Government have proposed tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year of £9535 per annum for home students. The international tuition fees quoted are subject to change but will be confirmed by no later than September 2025. Please see our website for more information https://aub.ac.uk/fees/undergraduate. All undergraduate courses at AUB offer an optional placement year, to be taken between your second and third years of study. If you're unsure about this optional placement, you don't need to decide now. Once you're here and studying with us, the course team will discuss the placement options with you, so when the time comes, you can make a decision that's right for you.
Acting at Arts University Bournemouth - UCAS