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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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Penryn Campus

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Start date

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Fourth Monkey, London

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Course info

Master the skills to succeed as a reflective, contemporary performer. This course provides in-depth training in practical techniques for stage, screen and recorded media, with access to outstanding resources across the University including performance and rehearsal spaces and green screen and motion-capture facilities. You’ll be based in a vibrant, creative and collaborative community where you’ll combine practice and research, working with supportive industry professionals who will nurture ...Read more

Master the skills to succeed as a reflective, contemporary performer. This course provides in-depth training in practical techniques for stage, screen and recorded media, with access to outstanding resources across the University including performance and rehearsal spaces and green screen and motion-capture facilities. You’ll be based in a vibrant, creative and collaborative community where you’ll combine practice and research, working with supportive industry professionals who will nurture your individuality and encourage ownership of the skills and qualities necessary for employment or further study.You will:Learn, develop and apply acting techniques and approaches as you are prepared for a professional careerEngage with working professional practitioners through practical sessions and intensive performance projectsCollaborate with students within AMATA as well as those specialising in film, television and games, gaining industry-relevant trainingShowcase your work through live and digital performancesBenefit from being located in a working performance venue offering a year-round programme, which has attracted world-class artists and performers. Previous events have included Anne McNulty, Gecko Theatre, Michael Grandage Company, Prodigal Theatre and WildworksHave access to a host of resources including green screen and motion-capture facilities

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57/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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52nd
CUG Ranking
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62nd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
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

V
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

Modules

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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

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

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

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

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Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£19,950 per year

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Accommodation (Tuke House) Single bed, en-suite - 155.61 (Per Week)

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SR
Student Reviewer
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...
Read more
V
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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Treliever Road Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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