Acting MA

Plymouth University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h Main Site
Sep 16, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

On campus - h Main Site
Sep 16, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	81%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Number of students	24 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	15% Proportion of students of Acting MA 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	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Acting

Student Satisfaction	81%
Salary after 15 months	£22000
Number of students	24 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	15% Proportion of students of Acting MA 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	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Master of Arts, MA
Subject	Acting

Admission advice for international students

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Acting MA at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction

81 /100

15 total respondents

	Plymouth University, Acting MA	Average review score among all Acting courses in the UK
Explanations	100	92
Interesting courses	75	93
Intellectually stimulating	100	84
Challenged to do my best	81	85
Depth of concepts	81	86
Builds on previous learnings	81	85
Joined ideas from different topics	94	85
Balance directed/independent study	81	78
Applicability of course content	87	85
Clear criteria in markings	63	69
Fair assessment	75	71
Tests reflected your learning	63	81
Timely feedback	94	76
Helpful feedback	44	78
Approachability of teachers	94	84
Support from teachers	81	87
Organisation of courses	75	54
Communication of changes	67	62
IT facilities	94	75
Library	100	84
Course specific resources	94	77
Student feedback opportunities	81	72
Student feedback valued	69	71
Student's feedback acted upon	38	59
Work of student union	69	66
Mental wellbeing services	63	70
Overall satisfaction	81	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.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) 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	£19500	£23500
25-75 percentile range	£20000 - £25000	£14500 - £23500	£18000 - £29500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Biosciences courses of Plymouth University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£24556	£30929	£35939
25-75 percentile range	£21037 - £28149	£23857 - £42071	£28098 - £51622

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

Course Description

MA Acting is an innovative programme for early and mid-career actors culminating in Solo Showcase supported by Theatre Royal Plymouth. Develop your digital promotion strategy and profile, enhance your creative and professional networks and hone your craft with expert professionals in award-winning facilities.

This programme is delivered through Plymouth Conservatoire - a unique collaboration between the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, providing training and professional experience that will set talented students apart in today’s arts and creative industries.

Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.

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 Biosciences
Total respondents	35	375
Unemployed	5%	3%
Studying	10%	2%
Working	75%	80%
Both studying and working	10%	9%
No information	5%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

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	75%	25%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	75%
Non highly-skilled jobs	20%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Acting MA at Plymouth University

35%	Managers, directors and senior officials
20%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%	Secretarial and related occupations
5%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%	Business and public service associate professionals
5%	Administrative occupations
5%	Elementary occupations
5%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%	Teaching Professionals
5%	Media Professionals

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	36%	64%	0%
year 2	31%	69%	0%
year 3	26%	74%	0%

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 122

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	20
96-111	10
112-127	20
128-143	30
144-159	0
160-175	10
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	5

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

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	With 5.5 in all elements.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

The University of Plymouth has a dedicated International Student Advice (ISA) service who will support you from the day you accept an offer at the University, right through to graduation. They will offer help and advice so you can get the most out of your studies, and your time in the UK, visit www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/international-students/international-student-advice for more information. Once you have applied, your conditional offer letter will also be sent to you by email, so be sure to enter your current email address on your application and to check this email regularly. You'll need your unconditional letter, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that we'll send you, when applying for your student visa to the UK. A tuition fee deposit will be required before we'll send you the CAS. We're a licenced Sponsor under the Points Based System. To comply with our duties as a Sponsor, we're required to check other aspects of your application in addition to your academic achievements, for example any previous studies, financial status and your immigration history in the UK. For course entry requirements (inc. English requirements) please refer to the specific page for the course you are interested in (www.plymouth.ac.uk/study). A recognised English language qualification (e.g. IELTS) would be required or successful completion of one of the University's pre-sessional English Language courses. Check our country pages to find out more about application from your specific home country www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/study/international-students-country-guides. International fees, please visit our fees and funding pages www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

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

You’ll need a 2:1 honours degree. For non-standard applications relevant professional experience will be assessed on an individual basis. Our audition process is inclusive and accessible, and completely free. Applicants should submit a ‘showreel’ (all common media file formats are acceptable) comprising footage of two pre-selected audition pieces (max. 3 minutes each) and a personal statement (max 2 minutes). Up to 10 minutes additional showreel material can be included professional projects.

If English is not your first language, you must have proficiency in written and spoken English (normally a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5. in all components, or equivalent).

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

University Rankings

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About Plymouth University

Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.

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Student composition of Plymouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 13880
postgraduates:: 2275
Total:: 16155

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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