Acting postgraduate degrees

19 universities offer 37 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate acting degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of West London

1 acting courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 45th
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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. I think it would be better if the university put more effort into societies and clubs such as sporting clubs and teams . It would help the university to have more of a community and really showcase other talents other than what students already study on their courses. My university do have societies and some sporting teams, however some of the societies don’t run anymore and it’s not made to be as big as it was when I first heard about it before I joined uni. I think it’s important to have that feel of community and university culture and to also show the inclusiveness of different cultures, groups and activities in which people associate them selves with.

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Acting and Theatre Making MA
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Performance Practice
  • Curating Performance
  • Embodied Performance
  • Facilitating Practice
  • Masters Project (Performance and Theatre Practice)
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University of Surrey

2 acting courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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WUSCA ranking: 36th
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A variety of student services and supports either in academic development and life is available. Staff and supervisors are supportive and respectful. The overall study environment make me comfortable. Particularly an issue is raised, the technician, staff and professors are kindly offering their advices, solutions after discussions.

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Acting MA
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Practice
  • Industry Practice and Performance
  • Rehearsal Project 1: Shakespeare
  • Rehearsal Project 2: Twentieth Century Play
  • The Integrated Body
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Acting MFA
clock icon 2 years full time
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Year 1
  • INDUSTRY PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE
  • REHEARSAL PROJECT 1: SHAKESPEARE
  • REHEARSAL PROJECT 2: TWENTIETH CENTURY PLAY
  • THE INTEGRATED BODY
  • THE WORKING ACTOR
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Liverpool Hope University

1 acting courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 61st
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WUSCA ranking: 37th
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The campus is super nice but a little far away from the down Town. The teaching materials are interesting and well presented by the teachers. Also they support the students very well. Especially thé dissertation director assigned to each student.

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Contemporary Performance MA
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Year 1
  • Contemporary Practice Research
  • Major Project
  • Performance Ecologies
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University of East London

4 acting courses LONDON
Subject ranking: 81st
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WUSCA ranking: 9th
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The activities organised by the school for MBA students is impeccable. From industry seminars, to skills workshops and immersive group bonding events it’s truly been amazing. One area of improvement would be for the school to partner with institutions for secure placement opportunities for their students, especially international students so their learning experience is robust and seamless.

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Year 1
  • Acting for Screen
  • Acting for Stage
  • Creative Project Design
  • Creative Technologies
  • Dissertation / Final Project
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Year 1
  • Acting for Screen
  • Acting for Stage
  • Creative Project Design
  • Creative Technologies
  • Dissertation / Final Project
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Bath Spa University

1 acting courses SOUTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 58th
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The campus is absolutely gorgeous! A wonderful mix of old and new, castles and modern buildings. Reserving rooms encourages students to get out of their rooms and study anywhere on campus, from the top of the castle tower, to the communal "pods" at Commons. The Student Union building has a bar and a small shop, and activities going on almost every day. Karaoke every other Saturday is one of my favourites. Close enough to the city of Bath for easy access, while still having the feeling of a university town. Lots of student discounts and student bars/clubs in town, as the University of Bath is also nearby. Interesting classes, lovely lecturers and guest lecturers, and proper assessments. Few, if not none, tests, allowing for those who do not thrive with simple memorization to show off how they learn. The diversity of students encourages the broadening of your own world view. A wide range of courses, allowing for study into incredibly specific topics. The main issue with the university is the wait time for wellbeing appointments, as it can take up to four months to even get a foot in the door. This means that if you do need help, it is very difficult to achieve. Also, while it isn't the university's fault, it is important to know that the First Bus system is not very reliable, so if you have a job in town, it is quite nerve-wracking.

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University of Chichester

1 acting courses SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 50th
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WUSCA ranking: 69th
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Chichester is a safe city/town. It’s got a really nice atmosphere to it but not the best night life. The university could do with more communication between courses, especially those in joint routes.

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MA Acting for Film
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University of Worcester

1 acting courses WEST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 75th
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WUSCA ranking: 62th
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I attended this university for my undergraduate degree over a decade ago, and I cherished my experience then just as much as I do now. Currently, I find myself in a different phase of life as a mature student with a young family. Nevertheless, I believe that the student experience and facilities continue to meet my needs, even as they differ from those I had during my undergraduate studies. Across all campuses, the staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The environment is clean and well-maintained, fostering a strong sense of pride among both students and staff. Overall, the university feels safe and inclusive. I wouldn't say there is a worst aspect of my university experience, as I feel it meets my expectations at this stage in my career and life.

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Drama and Performance PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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  • RSDP4001: Developing as a Researcher
  • RSDP4002: Approaches to Research 1
  • RSDP4003: Approaches to Research 2
  • RSDP4004: Planning Your Research Project
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University of Salford

1 acting courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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The staff are easy going always ready to help, the park is beautiful, Peel park, got here September 2025 and so far nothing negative, what impressed me the most is I can just have a quick chat with my lecturers about anything bothering in my education and personal life, as an international student it feels so welcoming, too bad I have to graduate lol

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MA Screen Acting
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Digital Collaboration Project
  • Final Research Project
  • Media and Performance: Art and Industry
  • Performing for the Camera
  • Production Skills for Media Performance
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University of Northampton

5 acting courses EAST MIDLANDS
Subject ranking: 73rd
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WUSCA ranking: 61th
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Northampton university is amazing when it comes to inclusiveness. I feel like I am being supported in the ways I need to be. This is complemented by how amazing the lecturers are and how they make every class fun and interesting. However there are several flaws. The lack of student study spaces that are quite and actually available is hard to come by there is also tbe issue of not having wifi that reaches all the classrooms. Most of the week I am out of wifi range so am unable to use the resources I need to study on campus.

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University of Hertfordshire

1 acting courses EASTERN ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 68th
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WUSCA ranking: 12th
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The University of Hertfordshire has great facilities, but there are quite a few unnecessary procedures that could be streamlined, such as booking appointments for even the smallest matters. My experience so far has been disappointing from an academic perspective. I was expecting better quality education, but instead, most of the lectures consist of simply reading from PowerPoint slides, and the practical sessions have been far from engaging. While I understand that self-study is important, not all students, especially international ones like myself, have prior industrial experience or expertise. It's crucial that the university recognizes this and provides clearer, more detailed information about the curriculum, how exams work, and what is expected in terms of assessments. Relying solely on self-study and putting too much responsibility on the students isn’t fair, especially when we're paying for a quality education.

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