BA Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) in Performance and design for theatre and screen, combining acting technique with production skills for both stage and media. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course provides training across acting, voice, movement, screen performance, and technical skills for both mediums throughout the three years. A 140-hour work placement is available, and the final year culminates in a professional showcase event with a portfolio demonstrating technical competencies and performance skills.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 104 points A level: Typical offer – CCC-BCC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Creative Spaces
- Creative Practices in Media and Performance
- Originating a Creative Project
- Introduction to Performance and Production
- Production 1
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Musical Theatre
- Performance Skills and Techniques
- Screen Acting
- Applied Practices for Actors
- Creativity in the Modern Workplace
- Creative Futures: CSP
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Showcase: Professional Practice
- Creative Practice: Performance Pathways
- Final Production
- CSP Negotiated Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at University of Chester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at University of Chester?
88% 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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Does BA Acting at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Acting at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.