MA Acting
University of Plymouth
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MA Acting is an innovative programme for early and mid-career actors culminating in Solo Showcase supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth. Develop your digital promotion strategy and profile, enhance your creative and professional networks and hone your craft with expert professionals in award-winning facilities.Key featuresSolo Showcase performance supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth.Continue to work professionally alongside your studies: 154 placements this year for directors, producers, ...Read more

MA Acting is an innovative programme for early and mid-career actors culminating in Solo Showcase supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth. Develop your digital promotion strategy and profile, enhance your creative and professional networks and hone your craft with expert professionals in award-winning facilities.

Key features

  • Solo Showcase performance supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth.
  • Continue to work professionally alongside your studies: 154 placements this year for directors, producers, practitioners and performers including with paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and at Theatre Royal Plymouth.
  • Train and study your craft with leading researchers and practitioners.
  • World class, award-winning and fully accessible studios and theatre spaces.

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WUSCA ranking:
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70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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57th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
What students say
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ciara
30 Oct 23

It's a good location, by the sea, although there is a lot of building work in town. Plenty of student union events and support, the societies are good and there is a lot of..Read more

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Laura
31 Oct 22

I think the worst is sometimes is kind of lonely and best is to being able to use all the facilities..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Our audition process is inclusive and accessible, and completely free. Applicants should submit a ‘showreel’ (all common media file formats are acceptable) comprising footage of two pre-selected audition pieces (max. 3 minutes each) and a personal statement (max 2 minutes). Up to 10 minutes additional showreel material can be included professional projects. Applicants will normally hold a 2:1 degree or above from a UK university, or equivalent professional experience. Candidates without a first degree will have to demonstrate evidence of a sustained engagement in relevant professional practice. Applicants need not necessarily hold an undergraduate degree in a theatre-related subject in order to apply.

Tuition fees

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£10,300 per year

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£18,150 per year

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£18,150 per year

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Latest reviews

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ciara
30 Oct 23
Acting BA (Hons)
It's a good location, by the sea, although there is a lot of building work in town. Plenty of student union events and support, the societies are good and there is a lot of...
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Laura
31 Oct 22
Acting with Foundation BA (Hons)
I think the worst is sometimes is kind of lonely and best is to being able to use all the facilities...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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