Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Acting in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,724.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Develop your skills as a professional actor and distinguish yourself by collaborating with specialists from both the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of Britain's premier regional theaters. Join a close community and perform alongside local, national, and international actors as well as acclaimed theater companies. Gain hands-on experience while creating your acting portfolio with full guidance from a committed academic team. Discover how performance can influence critical social issues and drive meaningful change.
Experience a highly practical, industry-standard training program developed in partnership with Theatre Royal's creative team and producers.
Receive personalized assistance from our Placements Officer for securing representation and audition opportunities.
Industry-recognized drama training. Accredited by Equity and Spotlight.
Learn directly from Theatre Royal Plymouth's professionals.
Showcase opportunities. Participate in five productions, including a Final Year industry showcase at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Placements. Benefit from our dedicated Placements Officer and Theatre Royal Plymouth's network of professionals, with access to placements, internships, and volunteer roles. 154 placements secured this year for directors, producers, practitioners, and performers—including paid positions at Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh, and Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Facilities. Train in award-winning, fully accessible theater and studio spaces. Explore all aspects of theater production with our expert Tech team.
Your education will be led by enthusiastic instructors with diverse academic and professional backgrounds, actively shaping their industries.
3-year program (with optional placement) Full Time.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
104 - 112
Diversity and accessibility are really important to us and so we audition all of our candidates, UK-based and international, in a way that works for you and for free.
All applicants will be asked to submit a video recording of two contrasting monologues. Were not just looking for talent, we also want to see:
a serious, ongoing commitment to an acting career in the professional theatre
trainable vocal, physical and imaginative/emotional skills
potential that you'll benefit from the study in acting offered at Plymouth
an ability to understand, interpret and embody a dramatic text
a sense of language and rhythm, and the potential for identification with the thought process of a dramatic text
the ability to portray and inhabit an imagined or fictional situation
Further details:
No props or scripts to be used at the audition.
Find out more details on the audition process.
UCAS tariff:
Applicants will typically hold 104 points or above but we encourage all individuals to apply whatever their qualifications. We understand that not every applicant will come from a formal educational setting and we recognise relevant experience and passion and not just grades when we review applications.
International Baccalaureate:
26 points. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
104 - 112
Diversity and accessibility are really important to us and so we audition all of our candidates, UK-based and international, in a way that works for you and for free.
All applicants will be asked to submit a video recording of two contrasting monologues. Were not just looking for talent, we also want to see:
a serious, ongoing commitment to an acting career in the professional theatre
trainable vocal, physical and imaginative/emotional skills
potential that you'll benefit from the study in acting offered at Plymouth
an ability to understand, interpret and embody a dramatic text
a sense of language and rhythm, and the potential for identification with the thought process of a dramatic text
the ability to portray and inhabit an imagined or fictional situation
Further details:
No props or scripts to be used at the audition.
Find out more details on the audition process.
UCAS tariff:
Applicants will typically hold 104 points or above but we encourage all individuals to apply whatever their qualifications. We understand that not every applicant will come from a formal educational setting and we recognise relevant experience and passion and not just grades when we review applications.
International Baccalaureate:
26 points. If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
Tuition
GBP
16,300