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

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Portsmouth Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Portsmouth Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Gain the skills and confidence to perform across screens and stages as you enhance your ability to engage audiences through voice, movement, and innovative performance techniques on this BA (Hons) Acting course.With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll develop a unique acting approach across various mediums-from live performances to digital content creation. Youll have access to industry-standard facilities, from film, television, and theatre studios to motion capture and augmented ...Read more

Gain the skills and confidence to perform across screens and stages as you enhance your ability to engage audiences through voice, movement, and innovative performance techniques on this BA (Hons) Acting course.

With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll develop a unique acting approach across various mediums-from live performances to digital content creation. You'll have access to industry-standard facilities, from film, television, and theatre studios to motion capture and augmented reality, providing you with the ideal environment to refine your skills.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a diverse range of roles in film, television, theatre, games, and more, with the ability to bring a variety of stories to life.

Course highlights
Learn from experienced professionals and researchers and collaborate with your peers to create innovative and thought-provoking work
Gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Acting, including voice, movement, and devising
Perform in our flagship White Swan Studios and Portsmouth's Victorian theatre, New Theatre Royal
Develop your creative and critical thinking through a range of modules
Work on a major project in your third year that will showcase your skills and knowledge
Have the opportunity to perform your work in a public setting
Develop the skills you need to succeed in a range of careers in the creative industry

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WUSCA ranking:
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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49th

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£17,200 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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