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BA (Hons) Acting and Fight Performance at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Three-year degree based at Colchester Campus from 2026-27 for actors who want to specialise in performances of combat for theatre, film, television and motion capture. It provides vocational training in stage combat and performance, including martial arts, gymnastics and theatrical weapon systems.

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

Modules include Stage Combat I and II, Physical Skills I and II, Performance Skills I and II, Specialised Performance Skills, Contextual Studies, Performance Projects, Stage Combat in Practice and Performance, Theatrical Appreciation and a Graduation Project.

Career pathways

Prepares physically and technically capable actors for the performing arts industry, including stage, screen and motion capture work.

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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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