Acting BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 3 years. 97% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £18,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
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Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
96 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
97.29%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£18,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Course Overview
This unique actor training programme taught by industry professionals provides you with the skills and knowledge to work as an actor on screen stage and in digital media.
Why study with us
- This is production-based course, with the majority of your work directed towards performance, including to the public.
- Research informed teaching including Meyerhold’s Biomechanics
- Our graduates include Mandip Gill (Yasmin in Doctor Who), Freddie Bolt (Ackley Bridge), Jordan Reece (Emmerdale). Riley Carter (Eastenders) Sarah George, Alexa Lee and Gary Hanks (Hollyoaks).
What you’ll do
- Your studies will be practice based, emphasising the importance of technique - learning in workshops and assessed through performance.
- This is a production-based course, with the majority of your work directed towards performance, including to the public.
- You’ll learn from tutors who are experienced performing artists –professionals with a national, if not international, reputation.
Future careers
Our BA (Hons) Acting course offers a programme of industry-focused, highly vocational training designed to prepare you for the realities of a career in the acting profession.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £18,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ