MA Acting for Screen at Solent University

Programme overview

Learn advanced screen acting techniques for film and television, working in professional studios and collaborating with expert tutors on a range of single and multi-camera projects. This exciting course offers a practical exploration of professional screen acting skills and techniques through its application in both single and multi-camera performance work and will equip you with the techniques and knowledge required to work professionally in both television and film. You'll also analyse current industry practice to support your preparation to enter it.

Faculty: Music and performing arts | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry) | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Single-Camera Acting, Multi-Camera Acting, Professional Development, Master's Project Proposal and Development, Master's Project.

Career pathways

This course equips you with the skills required to work as a professional screen actor, across a multitude of genres for film, television and screen-related media. Roles include: Professional screen actor, Recorded media content creator, Postgraduate researcher - MRes, MPhil, PhD, Interdisciplinary arts project leadership.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or higher in acting/performance studies, or related subject. Applicants will be invited to attend an audition which includes an on-screen performance of a monologue and interview with a member of the course team. English language: IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,400 a year (2027/28). UK and Channel Island full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,780 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee Source

Intake: Full-time September start; Part-time September start (2027 entry)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/acting-for-screen-ma

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