Overview
We list Acting MA because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Acting is studio based, and most departments will want to see a portfolio. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £17.500 to £37.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
The fastest way to narrow this down is to send us your grades and English score. We will come back with a shortlist rather than a brochure.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Work is auditioned for rather than applied for, and most actors earn from other work alongside it for years. A drama school with industry showcases and agent relationships is worth considerably more than a university course without them.
Roles graduates go into
- Actor in theatre, screen or voice
- Theatre in education performer
- Corporate and immersive performer
- Voice and audiobook artist
- Drama facilitator or workshop leader
- Casting or production assistant
Where they work
- Theatres and touring companies
- Television and film production
- Voice, commercial and audio work
- Theatre in education and applied drama
- Agencies and casting
After the course
There is no register. Equity membership, an agent and a showreel are the three things the profession actually runs on.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£17,500 - £37,500