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Acting at University of Chester - UCAS

Course summary

Are you ready to take your acting career to the next level? Become a versatile actor for stage and screen with our industry-focused BA (Hons) Acting degree. Ideal for aspiring actors interested in developing their practical performance and critical thinking, the course is designed to equip you with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry knowledge and connections you need to succeed in theatre, TV, and film. Whilst developing artistic productions throughout your study, you will gain valuable stage and screen experience, as well as a deep understanding of acting principles and techniques, ranging from classical to contemporary. Studying on our Creative Campus, Kingsway, you will learn from our highly experienced and passionate team of directors, producers, applied theatre practitioners, and actor training experts who are passionate about your success. You will develop strong relationships with fellow actors, have the opportunity to work with students across the creative campus, and build a supportive network, whilst benefiting from fully equipped rehearsal and performance studios to hone your craft. Our BA Acting graduates are also eligible for Graduate Spotlight Membership.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the industry. These could include: Practical activities (group and/or individual), Performance, Production and/or technical outputs, Workshops (applied, educational, creative), Experiential/work-based learning, Industry and professional live briefs, Digital outputs (for example, podcasts, web pages, social media platforms), Scriptwriting, Verbal and non-verbal presentations. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W410
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.

Additional entry requirements

Audition

An audition is required for this course.


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
55%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 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

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Acting at University of Chester - UCAS