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

Programme overview

If you’re looking to break into the performance industry, this degree in acting is an excellent launch pad to help you get there. On this BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen course you’ll get to fine-tune and extend your acting skills, working with up-to-date scripts, cutting edge technology, networking with industry creatives, and taking part in diverse projects.

Faculty: Performing Arts | Duration: Three Years | 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 Actor Training and Theory, Acting Techniques 1 and 2, Introduction to Production, Movement For Screen, Performer Training for Stage and Screen, Contemporary Issues and Creative Practice, Acting Techniques 3, The Body and Performance, Theatre and Film Production, Directing for Screen 2, Advanced Production, Strategic Professional Practice: Marketing & Promotion, Strategic Professional Practice: Work Placement, Practical Dissertation. Optional modules include Belonging & Becoming OR, Enterprise.

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

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required and a typical offer also requires GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4. Every application is considered on an individual basis. Applicants will need to complete an interview and/or demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the interview and portfolio advice pages. 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. Preparing for your audition We've put together a guide on how to prepare for your audition with us, as well as information for International students. UCAS code ACT1.

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

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three Years

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

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