BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen (Top-up) at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant performance subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Acting for Stage and Screen. If you’re looking to break into the performance industry, this degree in acting is an excellent launch pad to help you get there.

Faculty: Performing Arts | Duration: One Year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this BA acting course there is an equal focus on both screen and stage, and lots of opportunity to test out different performance styles and techniques. You will get to fine-tune and extend your acting skills, working on live briefs and diverse projects – and build contacts and the entrepreneurial ability essential to securing work as an actor. Core modules include Advanced Production, Strategic Professional Practice: Marketing & Promotion, Strategic Professional Practice: Work Placement, Practical Dissertation.

Career pathways

Film, TV and theatre is a global industry with a rich history in entertainment and innovation. With a broad range of roles for you to take on in the industry, from bringing scripts to life for audiences around the world, to scriptwriting and creating new worlds. Roles include Actor/ Actress, Playwright, Screenwriter, Performance Company owner, Teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This programme is offered as a top-up qualification for students who have completed a HND, FdA, or other equivalent qualification in a relevant Arts or Performance subject, and wish to progress further to achieve an Honours degree. Suitable candidates will receive an audition invitation All suitable candidates will be invited to discuss their work during an audition and interview that will last approximately 15 minutes. We may also ask you to take part in a one-hour workshop with other candidates. The interviewing tutor will be looking for: the ability to articulate your views on your own work a commitment and enthusiasm for the subject the potential for sustained professional development, including the ability to work with other people. the ability to form and present opinions on other performing art work, either as a performer or audience member. UCAS code ACTU.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One Year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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