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Acting

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GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

UCAS Tariff

112

A minimum of 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Part-time | 2024

Subject

Performing arts

**Unleash your creative potential. This course will empower you to become an innovative actor, trained for the 21st Century.**

This course will equip you with the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed for a career in theatre and screen.

As part of this course, you’ll

• Study a skills-led acting curriculum that will introduce you to various performance disciplines through live and mediated platforms
• Be exposed to multicultural approaches to acting techniques
• Be encouraged to critically reflect on your skills to become a creative, intelligent, and culturally sensitive acting professional
• Have practical opportunities to work with experienced practitioners in theatre including actor-trainers, acting professionals, directors and performers
• Learn through practical projects, workshops, lectures, and performances

**Find out more**

**Prepare for acting in the 21st Century**
This course will foster inclusivity and autonomous learning, preparing you for acting in the 21st century.

**Why study Acting at Leeds Beckett University...**
- Take a holistic approach - your training will combine global arts and body practices with traditional Western practices

- Learn from specialist practitioners - the highly practical curriculum offers authentic experiences aligned with the creative industries, so you’ll gain the necessary skills and experiences to thrive in the acting industry

- Study a course with an innovative assessment and feedback model – it will promote your wellbeing while enabling you to feel industry-ready

- Choose a programme that is career-focused - with industry partnerships, professional development opportunities, and practical training that will equip you with the skills and experience you’ll need to succeed in the job market

Modules

Year 1:
- Project-based learning

Year 2 Core Modules:
- Actor Training
- Acting Project 1
- Movement Direction
- Acting for Screen
In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

Year 3 Core Modules:
- Actor Training: Embodied Research Practice
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

The Uni


Course location:

City CampusC

Department:

Film, Music and Performing Arts

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

59%
Performing arts

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Performing arts (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

68%
Staff make the subject interesting
84%
Staff are good at explaining things
84%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
73%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
97%
IT resources
70%
Course specific equipment and facilities
54%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

99%
UK students
1%
International students
36%
Male students
64%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
B

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