Acting BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	86%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Number of students	51 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	4% Proportion of students of Acting BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Penryn Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Acting

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Acting BA (Hons) at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theatre.

Overall student satisfaction

86 /100

45 total respondents

	Falmouth University, Acting BA (Hons)	Average review score among all Acting courses in the UK
Explanations	98	92
Interesting courses	91	93
Intellectually stimulating	80	84
Challenged to do my best	89	85
Depth of concepts	84	86
Builds on previous learnings	95	85
Joined ideas from different topics	75	85
Balance directed/independent study	82	78
Applicability of course content	89	85
Clear criteria in markings	73	69
Fair assessment	61	71
Tests reflected your learning	89	81
Timely feedback	75	76
Helpful feedback	77	78
Approachability of teachers	80	84
Support from teachers	86	87
Organisation of courses	64	54
Communication of changes	81	62
IT facilities	87	75
Library	95	84
Course specific resources	89	77
Student feedback opportunities	75	72
Student feedback valued	80	71
Student's feedback acted upon	72	59
Work of student union	84	66
Mental wellbeing services	63	70
Overall satisfaction	86	69

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theatre

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theatre at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£22000	£17000	£18000
25-75 percentile range	£15000 - £23000	£13500 - £21500	£13500 - £23500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Drama & Theatre courses of Falmouth University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theatre

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£20903	£17931	£21753
25-75 percentile range	£17825 - £24915	£12598 - £22386	£15916 - £27274

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Drama & Theatre courses in the UK

Course Description

Master the skills to succeed as a reflective, contemporary performer.

Throughout this innovative acting degree, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed as a 21st Century performer in a fast-moving industry. Supporting you will be practising staff, who’ll nurture your individual talents, encourage self-reflection and develop your approach to work as an actor.

This Acting degree provides in-depth training in practical techniques for stage, screen and recorded media, with access to outstanding facilities. Based in a vibrant, creative and collaborative community, you’ll work with industry professionals who will nurture your individuality and, through a supportive, risk-taking environment, will encourage ownership over your preparation for a career within the acting industry.

You will:

Learn, develop and apply acting techniques and approaches as you are prepared for a professional career

Engage with working professional practitioners through practical sessions and intensive performance projects

Collaborate with students within AMATA as well as those specialising in film, television and games, gaining industry-relevant training

Showcase your work through live and digital performances

Benefit from being located in a working performance venue offering a year-round programme, which has attracted world-class artists and performers. Previous events have included Anne McNulty, Gecko Theatre, Michael Grandage Company, Prodigal Theatre and Wildworks

Have access to a host of resources including green screen and motion-capture facilities

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Drama & Theatre
Total respondents	25	375
Unemployed	5%	3%
Studying	0%	2%
Working	90%	80%
Both studying and working	10%	9%
No information	0%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	45%	55%
Utilise skills from studies	45%	55%
Work is meaningful	65%	35%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	30%
Non highly-skilled jobs	65%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Acting BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

35%	Administrative occupations
20%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%	Sales occupations
10%	Skilled trades occupations
10%	Business and public service associate professionals
5%	Sales occupations
5%	Elementary occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	40%	60%	0%
year 2	46%	54%	0%
year 3	12%	66%	22%

****Practical assessment includes:**** **Showings** **Performances** **Workshops** **Studio-based practice** **Showreels** **Voicereels** **Final-year major performance showcase** ****Written assessment includes:**** **Literature reviews** **Essays** **Portfolios** Final-year dissertation (extended essay) on a research or practice-based topic of choice

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	0
Lower second class	5
Upper second class	80
First class	10

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 163

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	5
48-63	0
64-79	10
80-95	10
96-111	10
112-127	15
128-143	15
144-159	10
160-175	25
176-191	5
192-207	5
208-223	10
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6	An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Trinity ISE		A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.
Cambridge English Advanced		A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required
PTE Academic	55	A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Acting, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)
year 2
year 3

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 5410
postgraduates:: 705
Total:: 6115

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Acting”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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