Acting - BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Penryn Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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

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Penryn Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Succeed as a confident, exciting, contemporary performer.This is an acting degree for the contemporary performer. From the outset, you’ll be focusing on the in-depth training and practical techniques needed for stage, film, television and digital media, giving you the skills to succeed as a confident and versatile actor. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines across our vibrant university community, broadening your acting repertoire. You could work with writers, filmmakers, ...Read more

Succeed as a confident, exciting, contemporary performer.This is an acting degree for the contemporary performer. From the outset, you’ll be focusing on the in-depth training and practical techniques needed for stage, film, television and digital media, giving you the skills to succeed as a confident and versatile actor. You’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines across our vibrant university community, broadening your acting repertoire. You could work with writers, filmmakers, game writers and artists to produce material that is engaging and unique developing your individual voice as an actor through experimentation with different mediums. You will be studying in professional-standard facilities – including a public performance venue – alongside a creative and collaborative community where you can combine practice and research, working with supportive industry professionals to help you prepare for a career in the performing arts.You will:Gain, develop and apply acting techniques and approaches to prepare for a professional career Focus on specific industry skills to support you as a performer for stage, screen, and digital work Engage with working practitioners through practical sessions and intensive performance projects Collaborate with students within AMATA as well as those specialising in film, television and games, gaining industry-relevant training Showcase your work through live and digital performances Benefit from being located in a working performance venue offering a year-round programme Have access to a host of resources including green screen and motion-capture facilities This course is an accredited degree with Spotlight and Equity. Students are eligible to join Spotlight in the first term of their final year. Inclusive of their membership, they have a wealth of support, content and events tailored explicitly towards this membership group from Spotlight.

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57/279
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52nd
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62nd
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SR
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18 Feb 25

Perfect for students who want the university experience with the drama school course content. All lecturers are very involved with the industry and are either currently working in..Read more

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Victoria
13 Feb 25

Beautiful campus that cares about sustainability. The university cares a lot about the students and offers lots of services to support students. There is lots of lecturers that..Read more

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SR
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18 Feb 25
Acting - BA (Hons)
Perfect for students who want the university experience with the drama school course content. All lecturers are very involved with the industry and are either currently working in...
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Victoria
13 Feb 25
Acting with Professional Placement - BA (Hons)
Beautiful campus that cares about sustainability. The university cares a lot about the students and offers lots of services to support students. There is lots of lecturers that...
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Falmouth University
Falmouth University , Falmouth

Falmouth University is a modern learning institution situated in Cornwall....

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Falmouth University
Penryn Campus Treliever Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 9EZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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