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East 15 Acting School's BA (Hons) Acting (International) offers comprehensive training designed exclusively for international students pursuing acting careers. Rooted in the proven techniques that have made East 15 a renowned drama institution, this program blends fundamental acting methods with the competencies needed to create innovative, globally-minded performances. The course nurtures your artistic abilities, creativity, and technical skills, transforming you into a well-rounded professional actor. You'll cultivate a distinctive creative vision, establish reliable working methods, and enjoy the exceptional opportunity to join an international artistic community fostered through collaborative projects at the school. We provide numerous scholarship opportunities to assist with tuition costs. EU students may qualify for the Undergraduate EU Scholarship, providing £5000 off yearly fees. Students from European non-EU nations (including Norway, Iceland, and Turkey) could receive a £3000 regional scholarship. Additional funding options are available based on nationality or academic achievement. Visit the University of Essex scholarships page to discover options and check eligibility. Instruction takes place at our scenic Loughton Campus, situated near East London with convenient Underground access (30 minutes) to the West End theatre district. East 15 also features a well-regarded one-year foundation program in acting fundamentals, alongside specialized undergraduate degrees in performance disciplines, Creative Producing, and Stage Management. Career Prospects: BA Acting (International) alumni regularly perform in global theatre, film, television, and radio productions such as Stranger Things (Netflix), Killing Eve (BBC America), Skam (Denmark), and numerous others. Graduates currently work professionally across multiple countries including the UK, USA, China, and throughout Europe.
Applicants will need to submit a video audition and, if successful, complete a recall audition/workshop. Applicants should also have, or expect to have:
A-levels: EE, or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
BTEC: PP, or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent.
T-levels: Pass with E in core .
IB: two Higher Level certificates with 33
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing