Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
Coventry UniversityAll locations Coventry University London Coventry University CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Student Central Coventry University Online National Institute of Teaching and Education Coventry University Apprenticeships, United Kingdom
Course overview
Aimed at aspiring actors, performers and performance-makers, this practice-led course is designed to equip you with essential skills in voice, movement and character development. Prepare for diverse roles across theatre, film and digital media while developing into a reflective, industry-ready practitioner. Develop your craft through workshops exploring varying acting styles and methodologies.
Perform in professional studio spaces and across theatrical, digital and experimental platforms. Gain critical insight to help you become a confident, adaptable performer and creative collaborator.
Key highlights
- Practice-led training in voice, movement and character development
- Workshops exploring a range of acting styles and methodologies
- Perform in professional studio spaces
- Work across theatrical, digital and experimental performance platforms
- Prepares you for roles across theatre, film and digital media
- Optional sandwich year extends the course to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS points 104 A level BCC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- A-level: BCC — UCAS points 104 A level BCC GCSE GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — IB Diploma 27 points Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma.
- Additional condition: portfolio — If you meet our minimum entry requirements for the course, you will be invited to take part in an audition or portfolio review, either on campus or online.
- Additional condition: audition — If you meet our minimum entry requirements for the course, you will be invited to take part in an audition or portfolio review, either on campus or online.
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Screen actor
- Performance-maker
- Voice artist
- Theatre maker
- Drama workshop facilitator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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