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BA (Hons) Acting and Contemporary Theatre at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Three-year degree at the East 15 (Loughton) Campus for actors who want to bring innovative new work to contemporary stages, combining performance with experimentation in European physical theatre, creative writing, expressionism and music. Students work as actor-writer, actor-musician and actor-choreographer.

Faculty: East 15 Acting School  |  Department: East 15 Acting School  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core acting, voice, movement and music and singing training with modules including Commedia dell'Arte and Improvised Theatre, Expressionism in Visual Theatre, Physical Theatre and in Text, Film, Physical Comedy and Contextual Studies.

Career pathways

Prepares actors and creators for theatre, film, television and streaming, voice and audio performance and digital and immersive performance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Video audition and, if successful, a recall audition/workshop. Applicants should have, or expect to have: A-levels EE, or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels; BTEC PP, or 32 UCAS tariff points from the equivalent of 2 full A-levels; T-levels Pass with E in core; IB two Higher Level certificates with 33. English language: if you do not require a student visa, English proficiency is assessed at interview or audition; otherwise IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Additional costs for materials and field trips of up to approximately £650 per academic year are noted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,750 a year Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years

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