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Bachelor of Acting and Contemporary Theatre

University of Essex

  • Loughton, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Contemporary Theatre is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree offered by the East 15 Acting School at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Acting and Contemporary Theatre. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Actor and performer in contemporary
  • Devised and touring theatre
  • Playwright
  • Theatre-maker and deviser
  • Director
  • Producer

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in Acting and Contemporary Theatre
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the East 15 Acting School. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Acting Theory
  • Methods and Practice
  • and Development From Self to Character
  • Verbatim Theatre and Contemporary Scene Study
  • Actor and Text
  • Comedia Dell' Arte and Improvised Theatre
  • Voice I
  • Movement I. The course includes Actor-Led Final Projects.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: Applicants will need to submit a video audition and
  • If successful
  • Complete a recall audition/workshop
  • Applicants should also have
  • or expect to have: A-levels: EE
  • or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend the East 15 audition or interview. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£23,750 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£34,577 GBP

Program details

CampusEast 15 Acting School, Loughton Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentEast 15 Acting School
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.