BA (Hons) Acting for Screen, Stage and Future Media at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Acting for Screen, Stage and Future Media is a three-year full-time degree training actors for digital storytelling, immersive performance and creative technologies. Students train in the on-campus theatre, The House, and take part in industry projects with organisations such as Aardman, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Screen Devon and Imaginarium.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year), full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Study spans actor training in improvisation, voice and movement, devising and production skills, screen and voice acting for contemporary media, performance capture and directed stage and live productions. Modules include The Body in Performance, Acting Techniques and Approaches, Screen Personality and Presence, Auditions, Self-Tapes and Showreels, Creative Industries Practice, Professional Portfolio and Placement, and a Major Project.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work in theatre, film, gaming and immersive media; one featured graduate works as a stage manager.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points; the final decision is based on auditions only and meeting the tariff does not guarantee entry. GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. BTEC National Diploma: DMM. T level: Merit in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 26 points, with English and Mathematics accepted as GCSE equivalent. A digital portfolio is optional but may allow a guaranteed place or consideration of applications below the normal academic requirements. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee excluded (£1,955 in the UK, £1,465 outside the UK) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time; optional placement year fee excluded (£1,955 in the UK, £1,465 outside the UK) Source

Duration: 3 years

Arts & Humanities