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

Programme overview

Learn how to become an imaginative, well-rounded actor on this innovative BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen course. We combine creative practice, industry engagement and critical thinking to help you develop a distinct artistic vision and skillset for your entry into the performing arts and related industries. On this acting course, you learn screen acting from day one as we balance the disciplines of stage and screen.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On top of its enviable location close to the heart of the West End in London, our acting course delivers numerous opportunities to develop your skillset. As part of your introduction to the industry, you’ll perform in a public production, take part in an industry showcase, and receive a professional showreel and voice reel. Additionally, as a graduate of the Acting for Stage and Screen course, you will receive a Spotlight membership. Modules include: Performing with Technology; Production: Existing Repertoire; Voice and Movement for Production; Entering the Industry; Creative Project; Responding to Text OR Directed Project; Acting as Storytelling; Voice and Movement for Performance; Performing Stories; Creating Character.

Career pathways

Upon graduating from one of our acting courses, you will be ideally set to develop your career in acting and the performing arts. University of West London graduates have gone on to appear in stage and television shows. Job roles include: actor; director; playwright; theatre-maker; dramaturg; creative producer; arts administrator; teacher.

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Entry requirements

120-128; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and B, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Distinction, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Audition. Your suitability will be determined through an audition which you can either attend in person or submit digitally. The audition in-person audition will include a workshop and Q&A. Digital applicants have the opportunity to attend online workshops. Please direct questions about admissions to Alex Loveless ( ). Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: W490, W496.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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