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BA (Hons) Drama and Acting is for those who love performing live and appreciate a challenge. You'll develop your performance skills through core modules in acting for stage and screen, and physical theatre.
Work closely with our supportive theatre community to share ideas and work as collectively on productions.
Build your skills in all aspects of performing and gain plenty of practical experience.
Play a part in Bristol's vibrant culture, with regular exchanges between the university and local theatre network. Get support to form your own theatre company, producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As an actor, you will devise and perform original pieces of theatre. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to develop skills such as auditioning for theatre, film and television, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
BA (Hons) Drama and Acting is for those who love performing live and appreciate a challenge. You'll develop your performance skills through core modules in acting for stage and screen, and physical theatre.
Work closely with our supportive theatre community to share ideas and work as collectively on productions.
Build your skills in all aspects of performing and gain plenty of practical experience.
Play a part in Bristol's vibrant culture, with regular exchanges between the university and local theatre network. Get support to form your own theatre company, producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As an actor, you will devise and perform original pieces of theatre. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to develop skills such as auditioning for theatre, film and television, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Admission Requirements
112+
6+
Typical offers
Tariff points: 112
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Literature or Language, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
Access: No specific subjects required.
Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
T Levels: No specific subjects required.
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit http://uwe.ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
16,000 GBP
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BA (Hons) Drama and Acting and Performance
City Campus, Bristol, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgram duration
16,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
Performing ArtsMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
BA (Hons) Drama and Acting is for those who love performing live and appreciate a challenge. You'll develop your performance skills through core modules in acting for stage and screen, and physical theatre.
Work closely with our supportive theatre community to share ideas and work as collectively on productions.
Build your skills in all aspects of performing and gain plenty of practical experience.
Play a part in Bristol's vibrant culture, with regular exchanges between the university and local theatre network. Get support to form your own theatre company, producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As an actor, you will devise and perform original pieces of theatre. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to develop skills such as auditioning for theatre, film and television, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Program overview
Main Subject
Performing Arts
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
BA (Hons) Drama and Acting is for those who love performing live and appreciate a challenge. You'll develop your performance skills through core modules in acting for stage and screen, and physical theatre.
Work closely with our supportive theatre community to share ideas and work as collectively on productions.
Build your skills in all aspects of performing and gain plenty of practical experience.
Play a part in Bristol's vibrant culture, with regular exchanges between the university and local theatre network. Get support to form your own theatre company, producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As an actor, you will devise and perform original pieces of theatre. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to develop skills such as auditioning for theatre, film and television, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Admission Requirements
Typical offers
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit http://uwe.ac.uk/englishlanguagerequirements
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
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