University of Northampton

Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The performing arts industry has evolved significantly over the past decade, shaped by global shifts in technology, audience engagement, and industry demands. The rise of digital streaming platforms, the impact of the pandemic on live performance, and the increasing importance of screen acting, and self-produced content have transformed the landscape for emerging actors. Our new BA Acting for Stage and Screen has been designed to reflect these changes, offering a dynamic and contemporary training experience that prepares students for careers across theatre, television, film, and digital media.

This course builds on the foundations of traditional actor training while embracing the latest industry trends, including screen performance techniques, motion capture, voice work, and self-taping for auditions. Rooted in professional practice, this course draws on our strong industry connections to deliver a curriculum that is rigorous, practical, and intellectually stimulating. Students will develop a deep understanding of performance craft, storytelling, and industry professionalism while exploring their creative identity as actors.

With a strong emphasis on employability, professional development, and sustainability in the arts, our BA Acting for Stage and Screen equips graduates with the skills, confidence, and adaptability to thrive in an ever-changing entertainment industry. Whether their passion lies in live performance, screen acting, or new digital platforms, this course empow

Key highlights

  • Training across theatre, television, film and digital media performance
  • Screen performance techniques, motion capture and voice work
  • Self-taping skills for auditions in the modern casting process
  • Curriculum rooted in professional practice with strong industry connections
  • Strong emphasis on employability, professional development and sustainability in the arts

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: audition — 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.
  • A-level: BBC — 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.
  • BTEC: DMM — 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.
  • T-level: Merit — 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.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Stage actor
  • Screen actor
  • Voice actor
  • Motion capture performer
  • Digital content creator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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