Acting and Performance (1 year top-up)
Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is an advanced skills and knowledge top-up degree that helps you develop the skills you need for a future in acting and performance.
Key highlights
- Top-up degree building advanced acting and performance skills and knowledge
- Designed for holders of a Performing Arts or Drama Foundation Degree or HND
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.5 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
Scholarships
Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50Performance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of feesVice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Performer
- Theatre maker
- Drama workshop facilitator
- Voice actor
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 for the course | International: £18,000 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 Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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