BA (Hons) Acting at Norwich University of the Arts

Programme overview

Our BA Acting course provides a vibrant, creative and supportive space for actors in training who want to become confident, innovative artists. Whether you dream of a career in theatre, screen, or recorded media, our expert teachers, industry professionals and researchers will help you develop the essential skills to succeed.

Duration: 3 years full-time; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Creative Learning (40 credits), Explore and Experiment (80 credits). Year 2 core units: Global Contexts (80 credits), Directions (40 credits). Final Year core units: Research and Preparation (40 credits), Resolution and Career Development (80 credits). Options: optional Level 5 Diploma year.

Career pathways

BA (Hons) Acting will give you the confidence, skills and knowledge you need to succeed as an artist in the ever-changing world of performance. Typical career paths: Acting for stage and screen, Voiceover for commercials, narration, radio, and games, Performance artist, Broadcast presenting, Community arts, Arts administration, Producing, Directing for stage and screen, Teaching, Drama therapy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, Norwich University of the Arts will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject. IB Diploma: A minimum of 26 points. Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each component. UCAS code W410 (3 Year); institution code N39.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK (home) full-time fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). Overseas full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year

Apply through the official page: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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