Professional Acting BA (Hons)
University of West London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Drama Studio London

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Full Time

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Start date

OCT-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Drama Studio London

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Full Time

Start date

OCT-25

Duration

3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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Drama Studio London is a leading actor training conservatoire with graduates working in high profile theatre, film, tv and audio settings – drawing on the skillset they formed in training.The BA in Professional Acting programme covers core acting skills across the three years of study through vocational and practical training. Students benefit from specialist classes, workshops and talks from expert tutors and guest speakers while gaining confidence from regular assessment and guidance from our ...Read more

Drama Studio London is a leading actor training conservatoire with graduates working in high profile theatre, film, tv and audio settings – drawing on the skillset they formed in training.The BA in Professional Acting programme covers core acting skills across the three years of study through vocational and practical training. Students benefit from specialist classes, workshops and talks from expert tutors and guest speakers while gaining confidence from regular assessment and guidance from our outstanding resident team.During the first two years, training in core skills provide a solid foundation from which to work. This fully prepares you for the demanding public and industry facing final year and gives you the confidence to walk into professional settings as a peer within the industry on graduation.Areas of study include:- Voice- Movement- Screen Acting- Audio Work- Character Study- Stagecraft- Approaches to TextA part of the course will consist of written project work in journals, essays, blogs and recordings.


Performance and Showcase

In your final year there are public productions and opportunities to perform in front of the profession. You also perform a live showcase to an industry audience of agents, casting directors and other key industry work-givers. This serves as an invaluable introduction to the profession while enabling you to network with peers.We will guide you through Spotlight and Equity membership and provide an industry career launch to present you to industry contacts to build your network. You will leave the 3 Year BA with professionally shot material to contribute towards your personal showreel.


Associations and Validation

This course is validated and awarded by the University of West London which prides itself as the Career University. Drama Studio London is also accredited by the Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre (CDMT), a governing body which accredits excellent professional training in the leading drama schools. It is an integral member of the Federation of Drama Schools (FDS), an organisation dedicated to good practice in conservatoire training.To find out more about Drama Studio London and to book an Open Day, go to www.dramastudiolondon.co.uk

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
Drama
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£19,000
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24 Mar 22

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Professional Acting BA (Hons)
What makes my uni a great place to study is their student support. They try to help their students in any way possible to ensure that students get the best out of their education....
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08 Feb 22
Professional Acting BA (Hons)
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University of West London , Ealing

The University of West London (UWL) is situated in the historic London borough of Ealing, a leafy enclave to the west of the city....

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Nearest tube station: Ealing Broadway  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.4 miles away
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