BA Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) in Performance and design for theatre and screen, covering stage, film, television, and digital media acting. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme features three Live Performance Projects, a student-led research module, and a professional preparation module where students present material to an industry panel. The course will be renamed BA(Hons) Acting for Stage & Screen for new students from September 2027.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 9%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Approaches to Acting
- Voice and Movement 1
- Culture and Contexts: Stage and Screen
- Character Improvisation
- Voice and Movement 2
- Live Performance Project 1
- Screen Acting
- Voice and Movement 3
- Live Performance Project 2
- Playful Performer
- Classical and Contemporary
- Character Research
- Acting in Digital Modes
- The Thinking Practitioner
- Screen Project
- Professional Preparation & Employability
- Live Performance Project 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £14,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at Falmouth 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 Falmouth University?
98% 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 Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Does BA Acting at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Acting at Falmouth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.