BA Stage and Screen Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) Stage and Screen Acting is an undergraduate drama degree focused on contemporary vocational actor training across stage and screen media. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is studied over two years with direct entry into year three, featuring a year abroad option. The third year establishes core training through Voice & Movement 1, Stage & Screen Performance 1, Classical Text Performance, Voice & Movement 2, Stage & Screen Performance 2, and Leadership in the Creative Industries. The fourth year advances technical abilities via Voice & Movement 3, Advanced Performance Screen, Festival Production 1, Advanced Performance Stage, Performance Skills for Professional Practice, and Festival Production 2.
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Entry requirements
HND: Pass HND Acting and Performance or HND Musical Theatre with grade B in all SCQF graded units.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 95%
Modules
- Voice & Movement 1
- Stage & Screen Performance 1
- Classical Text Performance
- Voice & Movement 2
- Stage & Screen Performance 2
- Leadership in the Creative Industries
- Voice & Movement 3
- Advanced Performance Screen
- Festival Production 1
- Advanced Performance Stage
- Performance Skills for Professional Practice
- Festival Production 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £16,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,000. The £23,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Drama.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University?
The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
Does BA Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Stage and Screen Acting at Edinburgh Napier University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.