Staffordshire University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our Acting for Stage and Screen degree combines practical workshops and theory to explore acting, drama, theatre, and screen contexts. This degree creates skilled actors with the ability to work across the performance mediums of stage and screen. You'll also get to explore other areas such as directing and writing. Key features: Top 25 in the Guardian League Tables 2022 for Drama and Dance Our lecturers have worked as actors and directors at the BBC, ITV, National Theatre, National Tours and various regional repertory theatres across the UK Strong working links with local, regional and national theatres and arts and media organisations for placements. Regular guest lecturers, directors and practitioners from the industry. Industry-standard technical facilities for theatre productions. Optional showcase Optional visits to London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Switzerland and New York. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen
Modules
Year 1 (Core) Acting One, Acting Two, The Actor as a Collaborator, Movers and Shakers. Year 2 (Core) Play Production: Acting, Acting for Recorded Media, Heightened Text, Explorations in Rehearsal. Year 3 (Options) Staging the Classics, One Voice, The Russian Connection Production, Musical Theatre, Creative Company Practice, Writing Drama, Professional Placement
Assessment method
This course consists of a combination of acting workshops, filmed work and public productions. Assessment includes coursework, presentations, productions and rehearsals. There are no formal exams.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W431
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Interview
All applicants are individually assessed by workshop interview process.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/
Provider information
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE