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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester.Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage. We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder.We are looking for expressive people who are energetic, dynamic and driven to tell stories.We will nurture your ability, teach you your craft and encourage you on the path to creative excellence.We encourage anyone with a passion for and commitment to acting to apply and we are dedicated to making our training as widely accessible as possibleYou will work with a wide range of practitioners and a wealth of inspiring teachers and professional practitioners. You will train in all aspects of the craft including acting for stage, screen and radio.Based in the Manchester School of Theatre, we have recently moved into our new building, specially built for us on Oxford Road. Our inspirational training venue includes:- A 180 seat fully equipped studio theatre, with dressing rooms and green room- Large movement and performance studios with sprung floors- 8 additional rehearsal studios- TV and radio studios- Tutorial rooms- Computer labsThe Acting course enjoys very strong links with many of the region's key employers including BBC, RNCM, the Hallé Orchestra, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, Bolton Octagon, Oldham Coliseum, Hull Truck Theatre and The Lowry. We also have creative partnerships with a number of national and international organisations including: New National Theatre, Tokyo, the ETFI and Carnegie Mellon University.


Features and Benefits

- World class training in the heart of Manchester.- A brand-new inspirational training hub including state of the art theatre, studios and rehearsal rooms.- Recent students have won many prestigious awards including the Alan Bates Award, The Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award and the Laurence Olivier Bursary.- Selected students will get to participate in a number of events and collaborations including the Sam Wannamaker Award, RSC Weekend and potentially projects with the Hallé, RNCM, MIF and other international partners.- A nationally and internationally acclaimed course which has links with the region’s key employers including BBC, MIF, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, RNCM, Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry.- Strong links with The Manchester Writing School.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 20,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, it offers a range of welcome events to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for their academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 95 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    144 73%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    43rd

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    38th

    22

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