BA (Hons) Acting
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Course information
Features and benefits
Federation membership
As a proud member of the Federation of Drama Schools, our three-year programme equips you with the skills to excel across diverse performance mediums and adapt to industry demands.
Bursaries and scholarships
You’ll have the chance to apply for prestigious awards like the Carleton Hobbs, Spotlight Prize, and the Buffini Chao Elevate Scholarship.
Industry connections
Rooted in tradition but future-focused, we maintain strong connections with key employers like the BBC, ITV, and The Royal Exchange Theatre.
Professional Training
Our industry-experienced team offers hands-on training in areas such as motion capture, acting through song, devising, and puppetry.
Collaborative Opportunities
As part of Manchester Metropolitan University, you can collaborate with departments like Digital Arts, Law, and the Manchester Writing School.
Expert Lecturers
You’ll learn from professional lecturers and visiting experts who ensure you receive cutting-edge, relevant training.
State-of-the-art facilities
With purpose-built rehearsal rooms and a dedicated theatre, you’ll train and perform in a professional environment.
Cultural hub
Located in Manchester’s cultural heart, you’ll have access to theatres, festivals, and performance events to enrich your experience.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Developing Voice and Movement
Exploring Voice and Movement
Exploring Acting for Stage and Screen
Developing Practice
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) Acting is part of the Manchester School of Theatre at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
Audition
We will audition you as part of your application
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
Additional requirements
Further information
International students
IB Diploma
IELTS
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If you are an international student, you will usually need to get a student visa before you can study in the UK.
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
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