BA Acting (Full-time) (
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
BA Hons in Acting (Full-time), an undergraduate degree focused on theatrical performance, stagecraft and practical acting techniques. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Assessments consist entirely of practical work without written examinations or dissertations, and students benefit from teaching delivered by industry professionals. The first year covers foundational training through Musical Performance, Voice and Movement, Acting, and Improvising and Devising. The second year progresses to Script, Rehearsal and Performance, Short Film Production, Performing Shakespeare, and Drama and Theatre in Education. The third year culminates in advanced studies including Independent Project, Site-Specific Theatre, Professional Practice, and Major Project. Optional modules across the course include Personal Project, Work Placement, International Mobility Opportunity, and The Role of Assistant.
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Entry requirements
88-104 UCAS tariff points We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to performance and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We arrange auditions and interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 45%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 40%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 69%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
Modules
- Musical Performance
- Voice and Movement
- Acting
- Improvising and Devising
- Production, Performance and Genre
- Dance and Choreography
- Personal Project
- Script, Rehearsal and Performance
- Short Film Production
- Performing Shakespeare
- Drama and Theatre in Education
- Specialised Performance Practice
- Creative Industry
- Personal Project
- Work Placement
- International Mobility Opportunity
- Independent Project
- Site-Specific Theatre
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
- Individual Project
- Personal Project
- Work Placement
- International Mobility Opportunity
- The Role of Assistant
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David 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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
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 (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Acting (Full-time) ( at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.