Acting BA (Hons)
Build hands-on experience across stage, screen, and digital platforms, using advanced studios, motion capture, and virtual reality to develop a unique performance approach and industry-ready skills.
Key information
UCAS code:
W410
Typical offer:
104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
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Overview
Gain the skills and confidence to perform across screens and stages as you enhance your ability to engage audiences through voice, movement, and innovative performance techniques on this BA (Hons) Acting course.
With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll develop a unique acting approach across various mediums—from live performances to digital content creation. You'll have access to industry-standard facilities, from film, television, and theatre studios to motion capture and augmented reality, providing you with the ideal environment to refine your skills.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a diverse range of roles in film, television, theatre, games, and more, with the ability to bring a variety of stories to life.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
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BA (Hons) Acting entry requirements
Typical offers
- A levels - BBC-BCC
- UCAS points - 104-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.(calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels - Merit
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM
- International Baccalaureate - 25
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
Selection process
- All applicants will be asked to attend an on-campus workshop and interview or provide a video submission.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits.
In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. For example, four modules worth 20 credits and one module worth 40 credits.
What you'll study
Core modules
- Making Theatre – 20 credits
- Voice and the Actor – 20 credits
- Movement for Performance – 20 credits
- Devised Project – 20 credits
- Performance and Society – 20 credits
- Performance Criticism and Analysis – 20 credits
Core modules
- Critical Contexts – 20 credits
- Performance Histories – 20 credits
Optional modules
- Advanced Scene Study – 20 credits
- Advanced Scene Study: Musical Theatre – 20 credits
- Musical Theatre Skills – 20 credits
- Musical Theatre: Laboratory – 20 credits
- Screen Acting and Production – 20 credits
- Theatre Skills – 20 credits
Core modules
- Applied Theatre for Young Audiences – 20 credits
- Alternative Theatres – 20 credits
- Theatre Studies and Industries – 20 credits
- Major Academic Project – 20 credits
Optional modules
- Applied Theatre: Workshop Skills – 20 credits
- Musical Theatre: Special Topic – 20 credits
Boost your employability by taking an industry-based work placement year with a relevant organisation.
This is an amazing opportunity to put everything you’ve learned so far into action in a real workplace. We’ll help you find and secure an exciting placement opportunity within an appropriate company or organisation to help you boost your future career.
This is a Connected Degree
We're the only university that gives you the flexibility to choose when to take a work placement. Take it after your 2nd year, before returning to finish your studies. Or after your final year, connecting you into the workplace.
If you're not sure if or when to take your placement, don't worry. You'll have plenty of time to settle into your studies and explore your options before making your choice.
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £9,535 a year (including Transition Scholarship – (may be subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)
Apply
Ready to apply?
To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – W410
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.