BA Acting
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) Acting is a three-year undergraduate drama degree centred on vocational actor training for stage, screen, and performance media. The first two years focus on technical training in voice, movement, and performance practice, while the third year is industry-facing and prepares students for the profession through major theatrical productions and professional preparation. The first year introduces foundational techniques through Developing Voice and Movement, Exploring Voice and Movement, Exploring Acting for Stage and Screen, and Developing Practice. The second year builds on these competencies with Connecting Voice and Movement, Connecting Practice, Advanced Voice and Movement, and Advanced Acting for Stage and Screen. The final year shifts towards professional readiness, featuring the Independent Project, Professional Portfolio, Spring Production, and Autumn Production.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 51%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 39%
- Learning resources: 68%
- Student voice: 46%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 36%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 19%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Developing Voice and Movement
- Exploring Voice and Movement
- Exploring Acting for Stage and Screen
- Developing Practice
- Connecting Voice and Movement
- Connecting Practice
- Advanced Voice and Movement
- Advanced Acting for Stage and Screen
- Independent Project
- Professional Portfolio
- Spring Production
- Autumn Production
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £17,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
97% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Acting at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.