Acting BA (Hons)

If you are looking for an acting course that offers high-quality practical training, with a strong emphasis on developing your physical technique, UCLan’s Acting degree will develop your ability to be pro-active, expressive and creative by providing opportunities to develop a wide range of related transferable skills, including devising technique, television presenting, motion capture work, corporate role play, and academic study. You will appear in public performances in your second and third... READ MORE

If you are looking for an acting course that offers high-quality practical training, with a strong emphasis on developing your physical technique, UCLan’s Acting degree will develop your ability to be pro-active, expressive and creative by providing opportunities to develop a wide range of related transferable skills, including devising technique, television presenting, motion capture work, corporate role play, and academic study. You will appear in public performances in your second and third year and there are opportunities to appear in Graduate Showcases in Manchester and London.You will be strongly encouraged to stay in touch with staff during your first years in the industry for professional advice/guidance, audition-coaching, use of facilities and collaboration on creative projects. Most graduates from this course choose a career in acting. Recent graduates have gone on to work at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Volcano Theatre Company, West Yorkshire Playhouse, BBC, ITV and Channel Four. However, the course also prepares you for a range of employment and vocational opportunities including professional theatre, TV, film and radio, community arts, the entertainment and media industry. Additionally, you can progress to further academic study. All students have the opportunity for an international experience, whether it is an overseas placement, a chance to study abroad or an opportunity for an overseas study visit.