13May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Have you ever imagined bringing stories to life on stage or screen, captivating audiences with powerful performances? What if you could turn your passion for drama into a professional career in the performing arts industry? Our HND Acting and Performance is an immersive two-year course designed to develop skills to professional industry standards. Build a strong foundation in acting, movement, and voice in year one, refining these core skills in year two through advanced stagecraft techniques that stretch creative boundaries and deepen performance confidence. Explore the work of influential practitioners and experiment with innovative approaches to storytelling, taking part in three full-scale productions to gain real-world experience on stage. You’ll develop essential professional strategies for working in the fast-paced theatre industry, training in cutting-edge performing arts and rehearsal studios and bringing performances to life with the support of experienced drama technicians who deliver high-quality sound and lighting. Learn from passionate tutors with a wealth of industry and academic expertise, offering guidance throughout your development as both a performer and student of drama. Nestled in the heart of the stunning Scottish Highlands, Inverness combines the convenience of a vibrant city with breath-taking natural beauty. Take advantage of UHI’s strong links with Eden Court Theatre and enjoy access to a wide range of theatre, music, and film experiences that will inspire and elevate your artistic growth. Collaborate with students from across the drama programmes, engaging in exciting extracurricular projects with community partners, and enjoying opportunities to contribute to creative work beyond the classroom. Add another layer of participation to your experience by joining UHI Drama Society, the perfect place to connect with new people, build friendships, and enhance your theatre skills as part of a vibrant theatre community, paving the way for careers in acting, directing, teaching, drama therapy, arts administration, and more.
How to apply
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:
- 094W
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- Inverness
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Advanced entry to year two may be available with HNC Acting and Performance
International applicants
This course is available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CC
Scottish Higher - CCC
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnd-acting-and-performance/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | Minimum score of 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 69 | Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found via the following link.
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1285* | Year 1 |
| England | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7440* | Year 1 |
| EU | £8925* | Year 1 |
| International | £8925* | 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
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH