BA Acting
University for the Creative Arts
About this course
BA (Hons) Acting is an undergraduate acting degree centred on practical performance, voice work, movement, and theatre-making. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course includes an optional year abroad and a compulsory foundation year. The first year covers core techniques through Acting, Voice and Movement, Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability, Contemporary Theatre, and Individual Project. The second year progresses to Classical Theatre, Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence, Advanced Acting, Voice and Movement, and Collaborative Project. The final year focuses on advanced creative practice through Creative Research, Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction, and Major Project.
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Entry requirements
For these courses we’ll need to see an audition, see the audition requirements section for more details. The standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 30%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Acting, Voice and Movement
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Contemporary Theatre
- Individual Project
- Classical Theatre
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Advanced Acting, Voice and Movement
- Collaborative Project
- Creative Research
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at University for the Creative Arts earn?
The median salary is £17,000 after 15 months, £16,000 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £26,500. The £20,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at University for the Creative Arts do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at University for the Creative Arts?
95% 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 for the Creative Arts?
The typical offer is 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Does BA Acting at University for the Creative Arts include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Acting at University for the Creative Arts?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.