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Master of Acting

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1, 2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting is a four-year on-campus bachelor programme in the Department of Theatre & Dance at Otterbein University.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Acting to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four-year sequence in acting
Voice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Professional theatre
Television and film acting

Curriculum

Four-year sequence in acting
Voice
Movement and dance: script analysis and characterisation in years one and two
Then diction and dialects
Alexander and Feldenkrais movement
Fitzmaurice voice
Scene work
TV/film acting and styles from Shakespeare to film. One year of dance is required. Senior Showcase in New York City.

Entry requirements

Academic

Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject
some courses ask for professional qualifications
work experience
a portfolio
an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject; BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry; CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago; some courses need work experience or portfolio

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 (each skill)
IELTS Academic 7

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Qualification Certificate
Statement of Purpose
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,690, £19,630 GBP
Application fee	£30 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Bournville
Faculty or school	Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Department	Acting and Theatre
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	BCU has published a 3,000 GBP tuition scholarship for eligible self-funded full-time taught Master's entrants in September 2026 or January 2027, excluding specified courses and online study. This does not confirm 2027/28 awards; applicants must check the new intake rules.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1, 2 years.