University of Chester - Acting BA (Hons)

University of Chester

Acting BA (Hons)

This course is ideal for aspiring actors who are interested in developing their practical performance skills alongside theory, research, and critical thinking. You will work with a specialist team of highly experienced lecturers with a wealth of industry experience.

Why study this course with us?

There is a range of exciting module choices in our Acting degree program, and students are encouraged to develop their employability and graduate skills throughout the course. The Department has excellent links with the professional industry: locally, nationally, and internationally.

You will work closely with directors and practitioners who specialize in a range of areas, developing productions in each year of the degree, alongside studying many other practical and theoretical aspects of performance.

The staff team currently includes experienced directors and producers for both stage and screen, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre.

The Department is a vibrant, close-knit, and supportive community of performers and practitioners, working in the excellent facilities at Creative Campus, Kingsway.

Entry Requirements

Typical Entry

      

104

UCAS points

GCE A Level

       

104 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/CCC. Specific subjects required for entry: Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts

BTEC

     

BTEC: DMM

T Level

 

Pass (C or above on the core)

Irish/Scottish Highers

     

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H4, H4

Scottish Highers - BBBB

International Baccalaureate

        

26 points

Access requirements

      

Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

IELTS

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)


Career Prospects

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance. It is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to personal goals and aspirations, to enable students to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which they will live and work. We provide access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. Free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

Course Details

In Year 1, students will look at different approaches to acting and physical/vocal work, as well as the history and academic context of acting. In Year 2, they will have the chance to advance their acting, performance and research skills, and choose from some exciting options. In Year 3, they will develop graduate skills and undertake student-led practical/written projects. Assessment combines practical presentations, live and recorded performances, and oral assessments. Work based learning and Experiential Learning are also available.

Year 1

Introduction to Performance Skills and Techniques.
Introduction to Screen Performance.
Introduction to the Study of Performance.
Performance 1.
Scriptwriting.
Technology for Performers.

Year 2

Adaptation and Storytelling.
Advanced Acting Techniques for Screen.
Body and Sound.
Landmarks in Performance.
Applied Practices.
Directing.
Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning.
Experiential Overseas Learning.
MM&P: Experiential Project.
Performing Musical Theatre.
Year abroad study exchange.

Year 3

Final Production.
Performance Perspectives.
Showcase.
Developing Professional Practice.
Dissertation.
Negotiated Study (double).
Negotiated Study (single).
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