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BA (Hons) Acting

UK

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What will I learn?

Our BA (Hons) Acting is designed to develop you practically, personally and professionally and prepare you for this challenging industry. We have carefully designed a contemporary course that will train you for a creative career in front of a stage, screen or radio audience. You will receive specialist training in voice, movement and singing, graduating with the skill and aptitude to take on the exciting and dynamic world of the dramatic arts.
According to the Guardian University Guide 2020, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's acting and performance provision is in the UK's top ten drama schools (drama and dance category).
This course equips you with the skills you need to become a professional actor continually stretching and challenging you to reach new levels of personal achievement and self-discovery. As a vocational actor training course, full commitment and attendance would be expected.

Enhancing your employability skills
Through studying the theory and practice of key acting processes you will be equipped with the skills expected of a contemporary actor. You’ll be able to engage critically and creatively, mapping out the performance possibilities of a production text.
The course will teach you the necessary skill to perform as an actor to a professional standard, fully preparing you to pursue a professional career in acting.
Throughout the programme you will develop a firm, theoretical knowledge and practical skills base to build your ability to perform professionally. You’ll learn how to be proactive in creating employment opportunities and you will be able to successfully operate in a professional theatrical environment.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,970.00 (US$ 25,790) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Birmingham Conservatoire

200 Jennens Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7XR, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,690.00 (US$ 28,011) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Birmingham Conservatoire

200 Jennens Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7XR, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Level / AS Level - A Level: 64 UCAS Tariff points / CC (or equivalent), AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels, A maximum of three subjects will be considered, Preferred subjects: Drama. T Level - Pass overall (E or above on the core), All subjects accepted, Access to HE Diploma - Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3, Accepted subjects: Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band. TOEFL – 80, reading – 20, Listening – 18, Speaking – 21, writing – 19.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a student-centred, dynamic learning environment, offering courses approved by professional bodies.

  • Students gain hands-on learning and develop career skills
  • Refine academic writing skills with workshops and tutorials
  • GBP 500 million investment in facilities
  • University-run part-time student employment scheme

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