Acting (Theatre) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bath Spa University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 3 years. Typical A-level entry is CDD.
A-Level Entry
CDD
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
This professional actor training programme is for versatile, imaginative and employable actors who wish to focus on live performance.
The holistic training enables you to be adept at working in a variety of genres across the classical and contemporary repertoires at the forefront of industry. You will develop the essential practical thinking skills to be a creative professional actor who will thrive in rehearsal and performance. You will also develop the resilience to become a freelance artist and practitioner.
You will understand the reality of the profession because you will be immersed in it throughout your training. Through your work with agents, casting directors and directors, you will develop a portfolio of professional work at a range of venues. With Edinburgh on your doorstep, you will have access to world-class theatre. Everything you learn will have an industry focus.
Your programme has a clear structure, so that each year you progress towards becoming an actor.
Taught at The Scottish Institute (formerly the MGA Academy of Performing Arts) in Edinburgh.
This course is delivered by The Scottish Institute in collaboration with Bath Spa University
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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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
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ