Acting

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Please note this course is now closed for applications. The BA (Hons) Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester. Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage.

We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder. We are looking for expressive people who are energetic, dynamic and driven to tell sto

Key highlights

Actor training based in the heart of Manchester
Taught by specialist, highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners
Delivered at Manchester School of Theatre
Prepares actors for film, television, radio and stage careers

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
A-level: BCC — or equivalent
BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English
Additional condition: audition — …or advanced entry applications for this course Further information Audition required.
International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000
Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

Stage actor
Film actor
Television actor
Radio actor
Voice actor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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