Acting, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year, production-based BA (Hons) Acting course taught through block learning at the Preston campus by the School of Arts and Media. Most work is directed towards performance, including to public audiences, and the course is recognised by Spotlight and Equity.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practical acting training including Meyerhold's Biomechanics, Stanislavsky, Viewpoints, Classical Acting, Clown, Acting for Screen and Radio and Audition Technique, supported by Theatre and Industry Studies. Modules include Acting Fundamentals, Acting Technique, Performance, The Expressive Actor, The Actor as Creator and The Professional Actor.

Career pathways

Professional acting, with a particular record in screen acting. Final-year students receive individual professional mentoring and appear in industry showcases in Manchester and London; on average 75% of graduates find agents after showcases.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM; BTEC Diploma: DD; Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: P (C+); IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Applicants must attend an audition- you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office asking you to book onto a selection day event. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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