Course summary
Course information Ignite your passion for performance with our Acting BA (Hons), a dynamic degree that combines rigorous actor training, creative exploration and real-world industry experience. Based at Northbrook College in Sussex, you'll develop the technical, physical and vocal skills needed for a professional career in the performing arts, while shaping your own artistic identity. You will train across a wide range of approaches, from classical theatre and physical performance to acting for camera, stand-up comedy and devising techniques. The course also explores the roles of the actor as performer, director, activist, producer and filmmaker, giving you a broad and adaptable skillset for today's creative industries. Why choose this course?
- Live performances, commissions and professional-standard productions throughout your training.
- Collaboration with students in production arts, music and other creative disciplines.
- Access to a professional industry standard theatre on campus.
- Opportunities for fringe performances, residencies and scratch nights.
- Visiting practitioners and industry workshops (recent guests include leading actors and directors).
- Specialisation options in Years 2 and 3, including writing, directing, producing, film, transmedia or comedy.
- The Actor Student
- Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life
- The Actors Body
- The Actor Director
- The Actors Craft
- Live Project
- The Digital Actor
- The Holistic Performer
- Live Project
- Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies
- The Actor Activist
- The Skilled Performer
- Professional Development
- Dissertation
- The Actor Practitioner
- Live Project
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Theatre
How to apply
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:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Audition
You will perform a two-minute monologue from a published source, which you have memorised and staged. No props or costumes.
Interview
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
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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 |
| International | £16500 | 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
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU
