25Apr
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Train your acting craft to thrive in the expanding and evolving world of digital storytelling, immersive performance and creative technologies. Develop your versatility, ability to self-promote, and collaborate across disciplines. Perform on stage Train in our on-campus theatre, The House, where you can rehearse, perform and refine your craft using world-class facilities. Access industry placements Get involved with real-world projects with creative organisations such as Aardman, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Screen Devon and Imaginarium. Work in the creative sector Build your own portfolio across screen acting, digital performance and emerging media in major productions and an industry-facing final year. This course is for you if...
- you're passionate about performance and want to develop creative skills that adapt to a changing industry
- you’re driven to tell stories in new ways, whether on stage, on screen, or through immersive audio
- you’re ready to build future-proof skills, grow your network, and step confidently into the creative industries
- you want access to world-class studios and expert guidance to prepare for your career.
Modules
Year 1 Collaborate with directors and creatives to bring stories to life across stage, screen, and emerging media. You'll build your actor’s toolkit through improvisation, voice, and movement and explore how the body communicates in live and recorded environments, from theatre to film and motion capture. Develop scenes from script to performance while engaging critically with design, lighting, and scenography. Year 2 Expand your performance skills across diverse platforms – from radio and podcasts to immersive theatre and digital media. Explore voice work for audio drama and podcasting, and discover how acting shifts in front of the camera and in motion capture environments. Engage with theatre as a tool for social change through applied practices, and take part in a professional theatre residency. You'll develop your technical awareness with hands-on production experience, collaborating with specialists to bring performances to life in both live and recorded formats. Optional placement year Undertake an optional placement year where you can build a number of key employability skills. Put theory into practice, get a taste for your chosen career and expand upon your professional network. Final year Deepen your understanding of performance through research, dramaturgy, and composition, exploring how ideas move from concept to stage or screen. Hone advanced screen acting techniques in collaboration with film students, and develop your artistic voice through your final major project. You'll build an industry-ready portfolio that reflects your unique focus as a performer and creative practitioner. For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
Assessment method
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
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
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
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
The University of Plymouth has a dedicated Student Immigration Advice (SIA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied through UCAS, your conditional offer letters will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - C
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - C
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above required. The final decision is based on the auditions only. Meeting the tariff points does not guarantee entry onto the course. For further information, please contact the Institution.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Applicants are not required to share a digital portfolio with us; however, doing so may allow us to guarantee you a place or consider applications that do not meet the normal academic requirements. Refer to https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | With 5.5 in all elements. |
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees
* Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA