Acting and Performance BA (Hons)
Solent University (Southampton)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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**BA (Hons) Acting and Performance scored 100% overall satisfaction for NSS 2020.** BA (Hons) Acting and Performance provides the perfect blend between screen and stage, preparing you with the techniques, knowledge and experience to launch a fantastic performance career after graduation.You will be immersed in a balanced and stimulating programme of study of acting and performance, integrating theoretical and critical analysis and receiving up-to-date contemporary actors’ training alongside ...Read more


BA (Hons) Acting and Performance scored 100% overall satisfaction for NSS 2020.

BA (Hons) Acting and Performance provides the perfect blend between screen and stage, preparing you with the techniques, knowledge and experience to launch a fantastic performance career after graduation.You will be immersed in a balanced and stimulating programme of study of acting and performance, integrating theoretical and critical analysis and receiving up-to-date contemporary actors’ training alongside building essential skills, such as audition and interview techniques – ready to step up to the challenges of the industry. Optional modules also enable you to specialise in areas such as directing, teaching or applied theatre, broadening career pathways further. The course also offers opportunities to get involved in a wide range of recorded screen performance projects alongside live performance practice, enabling you to develop your acting skills in a friendly and nurturing environment.Thanks to the course teams close links with industry, you’ll have the chance to gain practical experience through working with local professional institutions; working on live briefs, auditions and work experience opportunities. These close links include The Mayflower Theatre, The Point Theatre Eastleigh and the Nuffield Theatre. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of student and professionally directed film projects to expand and develop your screen acting skills and produce a varied showreel.During your final year of study you will have the opportunity to participate in a showcase to help launch your introduction to the industry and establish networks to support your career development.As an acting and performance student you will have access to a wide range of resources to support your learning including professional HD cameras, radio suites, multi-camera studios, and professional theatre venues. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside our film and TV production students on live performance work, providing you with the unique opportunity to develop equally in screen and stage performance, helping to support your employability.Our academics work closely with industry to ensure that you receive the most up-to-date and relevant training for the contemporary performing arts.


What does this course lead to?

The broad nature of this degree prepares students for a career as an actor/performer for stage, screen or radio.


Who is this course for?

Solent’s acting and performance degree is ideally suited to students who want to develop a career in acting and performing arts, be it to develop your own company, or work with production companies on screen or stage. Applicants ideally will have some previous experience and/or qualifications in drama and will be required to present an audition.

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What students say
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Evelyn
23 Feb 24

Best: teachers, FMP, Restaurant, Opportunities Worst: stress Improved: could offer more outside help like meetings and people from industry, help transitioning into jobs after..Read more

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Rebecca
23 Feb 24

It’s an a great location. With decent accessible public transport. In the time I’ve been here the uni had improved..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

HNC (BTEC):

P - D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

P - M Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 31 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

D*D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

From a minimum of 2 A Levels

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma.For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf)Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers)

Pass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit.

Accepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications

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This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

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This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

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This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,125 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,125 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Evelyn
23 Feb 24
Acting and Performance BA (Hons)
Best: teachers, FMP, Restaurant, Opportunities Worst: stress Improved: could offer more outside help like meetings and people from industry, help transitioning into jobs after...
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Rebecca
23 Feb 24
Acting and Performance BA (Hons)
It’s an a great location. With decent accessible public transport. In the time I’ve been here the uni had improved...
Read more
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Solent University (Southampton)
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