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

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Main Site

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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The BA (Hons) Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester.Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage. We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder.We are looking for expressive people who ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester.Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage. We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder.We are looking for expressive people who are energetic, dynamic and driven to tell stories.We will nurture your ability, teach you your craft and encourage you on the path to creative excellence.We encourage anyone with a passion for and commitment to acting to apply and we are dedicated to making our training as widely accessible as possibleYou will work with a wide range of practitioners and a wealth of inspiring teachers and professional practitioners. You will train in all aspects of the craft including acting for stage, screen and radio.Based in the Manchester School of Theatre, we have recently moved into our new building, specially built for us on Oxford Road. Our inspirational training venue includes:- A 180 seat fully equipped studio theatre, with dressing rooms and green room- Large movement and performance studios with sprung floors- 8 additional rehearsal studios- TV and radio studios- Tutorial rooms- Computer labsThe Acting course enjoys very strong links with many of the region's key employers including BBC, RNCM, the Hallé Orchestra, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, Bolton Octagon, Oldham Coliseum, Hull Truck Theatre and The Lowry. We also have creative partnerships with a number of national and international organisations including: New National Theatre, Tokyo, the ETFI and Carnegie Mellon University.


Features and Benefits

- World class training in the heart of Manchester.- A brand-new inspirational training hub including state of the art theatre, studios and rehearsal rooms.- Recent students have won many prestigious awards including the Alan Bates Award, The Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award and the Laurence Olivier Bursary.- Selected students will get to participate in a number of events and collaborations including the Sam Wannamaker Award, RSC Weekend and potentially projects with the Hallé, RNCM, MIF and other international partners.- A nationally and internationally acclaimed course which has links with the region’s key employers including BBC, MIF, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, RNCM, Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry.- Strong links with The Manchester Writing School.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
19/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
56th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
96%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£18,000

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Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
71%
English Literature
37%
Media Studies
13%
Performing Arts
12%
History
11%
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Uni info

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Met is a contemporary university which is home to one of the biggest student communities in the UK....

Student rating
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CUG ranking
56th
Manchester Metropolitan University
Academic Division Oxford Road All Saints Manchester M15 6BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Oxford Road  0.2 miles away
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