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UndergraduateCourse summary
Our Acting programme has been designed to give you all the skills needed for a successful career working in the performance and creative industries. It combines practical training with professional preparation to help you become a versatile and skilled performer. The programme is highly practical and industry-focused, with a multi-skilled approach covering a range of performance styles including stage, screen, and voice acting. You’ll learn various acting techniques such as scripted characterisation methods, devising and improvisation. This diverse approach ensures you are well-prepared for any performance scenario. As part of your training, you’ll engage in creative collaboration across the Performing Arts portfolio. This hands-on experience is essential for developing your performance skills and understanding how to work effectively with others in the industry. Our focus on a performance-based approach means you will spend a lot of time in practical workshops and rehearsal rooms, honing your acting skills and learning to express yourself creatively. You will have the chance to work with industry professionals throughout your training, gaining insights into current working practices and building networks within the creative industries. This practical experience is key to building your performer identity and preparing you for a career as a professional actor. Our training will prepare you for a portfolio career, where you might find yourself involved in various aspects of the performance world. The skills you acquire will not only be useful for acting but also transferable to other roles such as producing, media development, and project management. Additionally, you will gain experience in teaching and workshop leading, which are valuable skills for many career paths. The programme reflects current trends in the creative sector and is delivered in a conservatoire-style setting. This means you will receive a high level of training, closely aligned with professional standards. The immersive nature of the course will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally, preparing you for a dynamic career in the performance and creative industries. By the end of the course, you will have developed a range of practical skills and a deep understanding of acting techniques, making you ready to step into the world of professional acting or explore various other opportunities within the creative sector.
Modules
Year One - In your first year, you will lay the foundation for your acting career by exploring a broad range of skills. You will engage in musical performance, voice and movement, and improvisation to build a solid base. You’ll also delve into acting techniques and production practices, while developing your understanding of contemporary issues through creative projects. This year sets the stage for both practical performance and theoretical learning. Compulsory Musical Performance (20 credits) Voice and Movement (20 credits) Acting (20 credits) Improvising and Devising (20 credits) Production, Performance and Genre (20 credits) Dance and Choreography (20 credits) Optional Personal Project (20 credits) Year Two - Your second year focuses on refining your craft and expanding your industry knowledge. You will work on script and rehearsal, short film production, and performing Shakespeare to deepen your acting experience. Additionally, you will gain insights into drama in education and the creative industry and have opportunities for a work placement or international mobility opportunity to study abroad. This year enhances your practical skills and professional readiness. Compulsory Script, Rehearsal and Performance (20 credits) Short Film Production (20 credits) Performing Shakespeare (20 credits) Drama and Theatre in Education (20 credits) Specialised Performance Practice (20 credits) Creative Industry (20 credits) Optional Personal Project (20 credits) Work Placement (20 credits) International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits) Year 3 - In the final year, you will undertake significant performance projects that demonstrate your expertise and prepare you for your future career. You will complete an independent project and engage in site-specific theatre and professional practice. Further opportunities for work placements and international mobility to study abroad are available, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world settings and solidify your professional path. Compulsory Independent Project (40 credits) Site-Specific Theatre (30 credits) Professional Practice (20 credits) Major Project (30 credits) Optional Individual Project (20 credits) Personal Project (30 credits) Work Placement (30 credits) International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits) The Role of Assistant (10 credits)
Assessment method
Performances/Events Students regularly have opportunities to take part in performances/events, through which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge. Regular tutorials We hold formal, and informal, tutorials throughout the degree. Each student can discuss their work with the module tutor or Programme Manager during tutorials. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions. Presentations Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria. Process workbooks At level 4 & 5, students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway. At level 6, students write about and reflect on their practice and process in short written tasks and practical presentations. During this course, students may be required to explore texts containing themes and issues that might be perceived as challenging.
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
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:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Carmarthen Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Visa and funding requirements If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. For full information read our visa application and guides. Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Additional entry requirements
Audition
The audition: This can be completed either in person on campus or via a video conferencing platform (e.g. Zoom or Teams). Your audition speech (one speech) needs to approximately 2 minutes long. It can be from any theatre play of your own choosing, but not from a TV, Film or Musical Theatre scripts. script. If you audition in person you will also take part in a short practical workshop with other applicants.
Interview
The interview: Arrangements will be made for you to either visit the campus for an in person interview/workshop (or we can organise an interview via a video conferencing platform. (e.g. Zoom or Teams). Offers will only be made after successfully completing an audition and interview.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English
https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | 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
Extra costs to be borne by the student
As an institution, we seek to continually enhance the student experience and as a result, additional costs may be incurred by the student on activities that will add value to their education. Where possible these costs will be kept to a minimum with additional activities being optional.
Field trips and placement costs
Field trips will be available for students, which are optional. Costs for UK and International trips will be provided at the beginning of the academic year.
Students undertaking placements abroad will incur travel, living and possibly accommodation costs. The amount will depend upon location and current state of the UK pound. For students undertaking placements in the USA, additional visa costs will apply.
Students will be expected to pay four weeks prior to field trips taking place. Travel and visa costs for overseas placements, three months before departure.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP