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Bath Spa University BA (Hons) in Acting
Bath Spa University

BA (Hons) in Acting

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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GBP 16,905 / per year *

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* international full time | UK part time: £4,625 | UK full time: £9,250 | professional placement year full time for UK: £1,850 international: £3,381

Key Summary

    About: The BA (Hons) in Acting is a comprehensive program designed to develop your skills in performance, voice, movement, and character portrayal. The course aims to prepare you for a successful career in various acting disciplines through practical workshops, performances, and industry insights. You'll engage with contemporary practices and gain a deeper understanding of the performing arts landscape.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as actors in theatre, film, and television. Other paths include directing, producing, and working in arts administration or community theater. The program prepares you for opportunities within both commercial and non-commercial sectors of the performing arts.

Introduction

What does it take to be a professional actor? Skill and confidence, certainly. We also think it helps to have a strong portfolio before you even graduate.

Our Acting course trains you in all aspects of the business while nurturing the versatility, creativity, and resilience needed to succeed in acting and a range of performing arts careers.

In your first year, you’ll build the foundations through technical skills classes in movement, voice, singing, and comedy. Your second year explores and tests these skills through projects such as full-scale theatre productions, short films, commercials, presenting jobs, and voiceovers for audiobooks and games. In your final year, you’ll focus on your profile and perform to public audiences to build your CV. You’ll also work with industry professionals to expand your network of contacts – all before launching your career.

Professional placement year

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This optional placement year provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.

By completing the module, you'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Professional Placement Year' to your degree title.

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