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Course summaryDevelop high-level skills as an actor and performer.Research, plan and execute professional-standard performances across stage, screen, audio and digital media.Create a multi-media digital portfolio to showcase your work.Engage with communities and challenge real-world issues.Take part in our final-year degree showcase festival.Develop your flair in everything from screen acting to working with texts, audio performance, and physical and spatial practices. You’ll master production
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Course summary
Develop high-level skills as an actor and performer.
Research, plan and execute professional-standard performances across stage, screen, audio and digital media.
Create a multi-media digital portfolio to showcase your work.
Engage with communities and challenge real-world issues.
Take part in our final-year degree showcase festival.
Develop your flair in everything from screen acting to working with texts, audio performance, and physical and spatial practices. You’ll master production processes and apply your learning by creating and starring in your own public performances. You’ll also work with real-world briefs commissioned by external clients, helping to challenge global issues.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll take part in interactive lectures, seminars and practical workshops led by creative professionals, practitioners and expert academics. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with industry partners on ‘live brief’ projects. As you develop experience, you’ll create a professional portfolio designed to prepare you for a range of careers – whether that’s in the creative industries, drama education or postgraduate study and training.
You learn through
acting and performing
taking part in production projects
practical workshops
working in an ensemble
attending performances
work-based learning
independent study
real-life projects for external clients
interactive lectures and seminars
extracurricular activities, including theatre and performance productions
Future careers
Our graduates have gone on to rewarding and fulfilling careers in
the acting profession
the creative industries
film production
marketing, communications and media
education
community theatre
creative arts facilitation
the charity sector
journalism
public-facing professions such as HR, training and customer service
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
This must include at least two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BBC at A Level.DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies
Access - 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant Open College Network accredited course
English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent
Sheffield Hallam University is one of the largest universities in the UK. It is spread over two campuses across the city of Sheffield, a popular student city.
Sheffield is home to a student population of over 60,000. There’s lots to enjoy when not studying, from independent shops to vibrant nightlife. The Peak District National Park can be reached by bus in just 20 minutes and other city centres across the UK are accessible by train.
The university teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses that span a large variety of subject areas. It has one of the oldest art and design institutions in the country and is one of the largest providers for courses in health and social care and teacher training.
Courses at Sheffield Hallam have a focus on applied learning and come with a guarantee of work experience.