Birmingham City University

Acting - MFA

Birmingham City UniversityBournville, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MFA Acting course is designed for graduates who wish to undertake advanced studies to further their knowledge and widen their experience of acting in order to take up a professional acting career upon graduation....

Key highlights

  • Advanced acting study for graduates with previous performance training
  • Prepares students to begin a professional acting career on graduation
  • Widens practical experience and deepens knowledge of acting

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Actor
  • Stage actor
  • Screen actor
  • Voice actor
  • Theatre maker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,880 in 2026/27 | International: £18,970 in 2026/27

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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