
Acting for Stage and Screen BA (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Over three years of acting class and practice-led training, you will be immersed in techniques of acting for stage and screen. We aim to develop versatile actors who feel empowered within screen and stage preparation and performance. Alongside your lecturers, you will be mentored and taught by professional actors, directors, casting directors, filmmakers, and screenwriters, many of whom work in the industry today.
Acting for screen aspects of the course will develop your skills in: acting and auditioning for camera comedy sitcom short film making self-tapes professionally produced showreels Acting for stage aspects of the course will include practical projects and productions at an east London arts venue, developing your craft in: acting fundamentals where our modes of enquiry cover a wide range of practitioners approaches to text naturalism, classical and physical theatre new writing studio and main stage public performances From the initial idea through to performance or screening, we encourage and support an understanding of the actors' creative process. You will be equipped with acting toolkits and trace a pathway towards creative freedom. At the heart of the experience is a focus on inclusive practice which reflects the diversity of our students on our acting courses.
By the end of our acting for stage and screen programmes, you will have the skills and confidence needed for a successful career in acting. Join us and embark on a transformative journey with one of the leading acting courses in London. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Mentored by working actors, directors, casting directors and screenwriters
- Screen training in auditioning for camera, sitcom and short film
- Graduate with self-tapes and a professionally produced showreel
- Productions and public performances at an east London arts venue
- Explores naturalism, classical and physical theatre and new writing
- Inclusive practice reflecting the diversity of the student cohort
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D*T Levels In…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D* — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Screen actor
- Stage actor
- Voice actor
- Drama workshop facilitator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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