Acting (including a Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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University of Chester

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OCT-26

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This course is ideal for aspiring actors who are interested in exploring exciting modules that ignite their passion. You will develop practical performance skills alongside your engagement with theory, research, and critical thinking. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to enhance your employability and graduate skills while actively participating in performances and productions.You will closely collaborate with a specialist team of highly experienced lecturers who offer real-world ...Read more

This course is ideal for aspiring actors who are interested in exploring exciting modules that ignite their passion. You will develop practical performance skills alongside your engagement with theory, research, and critical thinking. Throughout the course, you are encouraged to enhance your employability and graduate skills while actively participating in performances and productions.

You will closely collaborate with a specialist team of highly experienced lecturers who offer real-world industry insights. The team includes experienced directors, producers for both stage and screen, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training.

Whilst developing artistic productions throughout your study, you will gain valuable stage and screen experience, as well as a deep understanding of acting principles and techniques, ranging from classical to contemporary.

BA Acting students are also eligible for Graduate Spotlight membership. when they reach level 6.

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5/279
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49th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
74th
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11 Oct 24

I love the facilities, lots of spaces to use so I dont struggle for rehearsal spaces, although student housing is all mostly based at the main campus and the petition for a..Read more

08 Feb 24

So far my university experience has been great. Chester is a great uni and I feel very comfortable here...Read more

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£14,450 per year

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£10,750 Year 1 - £14,450 Years 2-4 Accommodation - Grosvenor House - £179 per week

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11 Oct 24
Acting - BA (Hons)
I love the facilities, lots of spaces to use so I dont struggle for rehearsal spaces, although student housing is all mostly based at the main campus and the petition for a...
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08 Feb 24
Acting - BA (Hons)
So far my university experience has been great. Chester is a great uni and I feel very comfortable here....
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a modern, forward-thinking university...

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University of Chester
Creative Campus Kingsway, Kingsway Chester Cheshire CH2 2LB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.4 miles away
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