BA Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) Acting, a drama degree focused on practical performance training for stage, screen and radio. Classes are primarily studio-based and include timetabled rehearsals. During the final year, students produce a show reel, perform showcases for industry professionals, and take part in professional productions in external theatres. The first year establishes fundamental techniques through compulsory modules such as Voice and Movement Practices 1 and Rehearsal Exercise. The second year builds on this foundation with further training in modules including Voice and Movement Practices 2 and Performance Exercise. The final year prepares students for the industry through compulsory modules such as Recorded Media and Professional Development.
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Entry requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Applicants will also need to complete an audition for this course; see audition arrangements below. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 64 UCAS Tariff points / CC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of three subjects will be considered Preferred subjects: Drama Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 64 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (E or above on the core) All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 64 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 64 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 64 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Teaching Professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 16%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Voice and Movement Practices 1
- Rehearsal Exercise
- Voice and Movement Practices 2
- Performance Exercise
- Recorded Media
- Professional Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at Birmingham City University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Acting at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Does BA Acting at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Acting at Birmingham City University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.