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Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This practical training programme develops the high-level skills and knowledge required to work as a professional actor. You'll build technique across both stage and screen, graduating ready to enter the profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Music and Arts  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Acting for Stage and Screen offers a dynamic, hands-on training that prepares students for the demands of contemporary performance across theatre, film, and television. Throughout the three years, you’ll experience a rich blend of rehearsal, production, and academic study – equipping you to graduate as a confident, versatile performer ready to launch your career. Modules include Improvisation for Actors, Vocal Technique for Actors, Movement Techniques for Actors, Ensemble Voice and Body, The Actor and The Text on Screen, The Actor and The Text on Stage, Devised Performance, Screen Acting, Classic Adaptation, Mediated Voice, Content and Media Creation, Creative Ensemble.

Career pathways

Our Acting for Stage and Screen graduates go on to work in all forms of creative and performing arts roles:

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer for BA Acting for Stage and Screen is: BBC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or M at T Level You’ll also be invited to attend an audition. We welcome applications from a range of non-traditional education or professional qualifications, and from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

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

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years

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