BA Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) in Acting, a drama degree focused on practical performance techniques, theatre making, and production practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The course is delivered in partnership with Middle Child Theatre Company and Prague Quadrennial, featuring regular production work and practical training in voice and movement from the first week. The course begins with a foundation year comprising Academic Writing Skills, Foundation in Data Analysis, Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, and Introduction to Study in the Humanities. Year 1 builds foundational competencies through Approaches to Theatre Exploration, Drama Industry Case Study, Introductory Performance Techniques, and Production Project. Year 2 advances creative skills with Live and Recorded Media, Theatre Practice: Research and Development, Extended Skills for Industry, and Theatre Practice: Production. The final year culminates in large-scale performance work through Performance Perspectives: Approaching Audiences, Making Performance: Research and Development, Advanced Technique, and Showcase.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Writing Skills
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Approaches to Theatre Exploration
- Drama Industry Case Study
- Introductory Performance Techniques
- Production Project
- Movement and Voice
- Approaches to Theatre Discourse
- Live and Recorded Media
- Theatre Practice: Research and Development
- Extended Skills for Industry
- Theatre Practice: Production
- Exploratory Practices 1
- Performance Perspectives: Contexts and Criticism
- Performance Perspectives: Approaching Audiences
- Making Performance: Research and Development
- Advanced Technique
- Showcase
- Making Performance: Production
- Exploratory Practice 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Drama.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at University of Hull?
85% 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 Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Acting at University of Hull?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.