Acting BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Ignite your passion for performance with our innovative programme, designed to empower aspiring actors with the skills, versatility, and confidence to thrive across theatre, film, and emerging digital platforms. Step into the spotlight with DMU’s dynamic Acting BA — a bold and forward-thinking programme that prepares you for the future of performance.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Performing Arts | Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: The Playful Body, Actor's Toolkit 1, Vocal Points, Performance Festival 1. Year 2: From Grave to Stage, Acting in Digital Worlds, Actor's Toolkit 2, Performance Festival 2. Year 3: Going Solo, Professional Production and Showcase, Collective Encounters.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 24; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; Interview required: No; Audition required: Yes; Please see our practical selection day page for full details; To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application, we consider more than just your grades. So, if you are eligible, you may receive a contextual offer. Find out more about contextual offers. UCAS code W415.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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