Acting for Stage and Screen

Newcastle College University Centre
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1-3 Years Drama

A-Level Entry

C

UCAS Points

48 - 64 points

About this course

Tread the boards and prepare for a career in stage, TV or film, by combining practical performance training with academic and creative study. Whether you wish to perform, write or direct, this Acting and Performance Practice degree will help build your knowledge, your technique and your contacts. Perform at venues both on and off-campus and attend workshops from actors, directors and companies. You can join a classical acting group, take part in comedy nights and attend script labs to help develop your work. Benefit from strong links and opportunities to gain placements at companies such as Northern Stage, Alphabetti Theatre, Live Theatre and The Royal Shakespeare Company. As an Acting for Stage and Screen student, you will benefit from strong links with local, national and international companies including Northern Stage, Zendeh, Open Clasp, Abandon Hope, Alphabetti Theatre and Live Theatre. You will have the opportunity to gain performance placements with local companies and on-campus you will perform in front of paying audiences throughout your degree. Successful completion of the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen will provide a solid foundation that can lead to either employment within the Theatre or TV industries or further advanced studies at Masters Level. Past students have gone on to continue their studies whilst others have gained employment in the industry, performing, writing, directing, presenting, teaching or as freelance artists

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades C
UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 64 points
Scottish Higher C
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1-3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama