Acting BA (Hons)
Coventry University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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CU Scarborough

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

CU Scarborough

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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The BA (Hons) Acting degree, delivered in collaboration with the world-famous Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, aims to produce proactive professional actors. This course is dedicated to making acting an accessible and rewarding occupation for all, regardless of your background.Over the three years, you will look to acquire a secure grounding in the skills needed to replicate human behaviour at a realistic level, gain insight into performance versatility, and become familiar with recorded ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Acting degree, delivered in collaboration with the world-famous Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, aims to produce proactive professional actors. This course is dedicated to making acting an accessible and rewarding occupation for all, regardless of your background.Over the three years, you will look to acquire a secure grounding in the skills needed to replicate human behaviour at a realistic level, gain insight into performance versatility, and become familiar with recorded media and emerging contexts of new work for actors.Upon graduation, you will have a comprehensive portfolio of experience and knowledge, enabling you to be ‘industry-ready’ at a high level. This could include headshots, showreel material, showcase and CV work, as well as industry contacts and experiences.If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 1, you will be eligible for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Acting. If you choose to leave the degree course after successfully passing Year 2, you will be eligible for a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Acting.For the most up-to-date information about course modules, please visit our website.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
59th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£18,000

Modules

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Entry requirements

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104 Grades / Points required

from a minimum of two A2 levels or a BTEC equivalent qualification.

Popular A-level subjects

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
85%
English Literature
32%
Media Studies
17%
English Language
12%
Psychology
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£7,950 per year

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£7,950 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£7,950 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£7,950 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£7,950 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Uni info

Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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67th
Coventry University
Ashburn Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2JW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Scarborough  0.2 miles away

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