BA Acting and Performance
About this course
BA (Hons) in Acting and Performance, a drama degree focused on live performance production, theatre practice, and creative collaboration. Core topics include Research Methods and Entrepreneurship. Students can complete an optional one-year work placement after the second year, either in the UK or abroad. The first year introduces performance theories, historical practices, and foundational training through compulsory modules such as Studying Performance 1, Text into Performance, Making Performance 1, and Studying Performance 2. The second year expands into contemporary media and specialized theatre skills via modules including Making Performance 2, Performance Across Media, and Specialist Practice, alongside options like Global Popular Cinema. Further core and optional study involves Creative Futures, Advanced Performance Projects, Practice and Research, and a choice between a Final Year Project and a Research Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BCC at A Level. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 120-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 54%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 24%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 52%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Year
- Enterprise Placement
- Creative Futures
- Advanced Performance Projects
- Practice and Research
- Final Year Project
- Research Dissertation
- Studying Performance 1
- Text into Performance
- Making Performance 1
- Studying Performance 2
- Making Performance 2
- Performance Across Media
- Specialist Practice
- Global Popular Cinema
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting and Performance at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting and Performance at University of Huddersfield 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 and Performance at University of Huddersfield?
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 and Performance at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Acting and Performance at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Acting and Performance at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.