Acting Foundation Degree
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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The acting industry is constantly looking for multi skilled performers. Acting at The Mill School of Performance sits within our University Centre Leeds (UCLeeds). At The Mill, we offer a wide range of acting skills and opportunities on our degree to reflect the full spectrum of acting jobs within the industry.A Generalist Actor allows a wider scope for employment. Theatre, TV and Film Production companies and Games and Animation creators are in need of actors who can sing, dance, perform stage ...Read more

The acting industry is constantly looking for multi skilled performers. Acting at The Mill School of Performance sits within our University Centre Leeds (UCLeeds). At The Mill, we offer a wide range of acting skills and opportunities on our degree to reflect the full spectrum of acting jobs within the industry.

A 'Generalist Actor' allows a wider scope for employment. Theatre, TV and Film Production companies and Games and Animation creators are in need of actors who can sing, dance, perform stage combat, operate puppets, and have circus aerial skills. We will provide you with the opportunities to learn these essential skills as well as acting techniques, to help you carve a sustainable career in the industry.

What's next

On successful completion of this programme students can continue onto a Top Up Level 6 Course or employment.

Job opportunities may include:

Professional actor

Director

Producer

Workshop Facilitator

Presenter.

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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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
26 Feb 20

Brilliant and I really enjoy it but little things like locker would be help full. The course can be really tailor to you and you take what you want from everything offered. would..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20

nice experience for now people and staff are very friendly and helpful always willing to help and support you to archive your goal the campus is well located and everyone is..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

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

MP Grades / Points required

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

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

One of which to be in a relevant subject.

Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject

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In a relevant subject.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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SR
Student Reviewer
26 Feb 20
Acting Foundation Degree
Brilliant and I really enjoy it but little things like locker would be help full. The course can be really tailor to you and you take what you want from everything offered. would...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
11 Feb 20
Acting Foundation Degree
nice experience for now people and staff are very friendly and helpful always willing to help and support you to archive your goal the campus is well located and everyone is...
Read more
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