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Bachelor of Acting for Stage and Screen

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A professional acting programme that trains students for both stage and screen from the first year.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Acting for Stage and Screen. Apply knowledge involving four-year bfa combining 4 screen acting courses and 20 performance courses. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Stage actor
Screen actor
Stage director
Screen director
Professor
Graduate study

Curriculum

Four-year BFA combining 4 screen acting courses and 20 performance courses
With stage and screen technique taught from the first year. Students make a professionally produced webisode for an IMDB credit and reel
Join the NAZ Cam film club and can study short term in London.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical UK-qualification entry (international equivalents by country at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/): UCAS points 104
A level BCC
GCSE English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2
Or other equivalent Level 2 awards
BTEC DMM
T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject
IB Diploma 27 points
Access to HE The Access to HE Diploma. Plus GCSE English at grade 4 / C or above

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion at A level standard or international equivalent (country-specific requirements at https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/entry-requirements/), e.g. 112 UCAS points / BBC for business courses, 120 / BBB for BSc Computer Science (128 / ABB for MSci), GCSE maths and English grade 4/C or equivalent; some courses add interview or portfolio; recognised foundation programme for some countries

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical
IELTS Academic 6

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Secondary school completion certificate
Portfolio of relevant work
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Acting for Stage and Screen admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,800 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.