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CertHE Foundation Acting
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Typical offer
Course length
Course information
Features and benefits
Federation Membership
As a proud member of the Federation of Drama Schools, our one-year programme equips you with the skills to excel across diverse performance mediums and adapt to industry demands.
Conservatoire training
Train through intensive studio-based learning in a professional actor training environment, helping you build discipline, confidence and strong technical foundations from day one.
Learn by doing
Develop your acting skills through practical workshops, rehearsal and performance, allowing you to apply techniques immediately and grow through experience.
Industry informed teaching
Learn from experienced, practice active staff who understand the expectations of professional training and support you in preparing for the next stage.
Support for progression
Explore your ambitions with one-to-one guidance and professional development support, helping you prepare for auditions and further study with confidence.
Performance experience
Collaborate as an ensemble to create and present a performance project, gaining valuable experience of rehearsal processes and live performance.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
With purpose-built rehearsal rooms and a dedicated theatre, you’ll train and perform in a professional environment.
Foundation year
Core modules
Acting Foundations
Professional Development
Acting Fundamentals
Performance Project
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
CertHE Foundation Acting is part of the School of English 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 component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
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
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.8% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2023/24 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- ACT0
Institution code:
- M40
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
Get advice and support on making a successful application.
You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
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
This online prospectus provides an overview of our programmes of study and the University. We regularly update our online prospectus so that our published course information is accurate. Please check back to the online prospectus before making an application to us to access the most up to date information for your chosen course of study.
Confirmation of regulator
The Manchester Metropolitan University is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. More information on the role of the OfS and its regulatory framework can be found at officeforstudents.org.uk.
All higher education providers registered with the OfS must have a student protection plan in place. The student protection plan sets out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus, or institution close. Access our student protection plan.