University for the Creative Arts
Acting & Performance BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
58 /100
45 total respondents
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 £18000 £17000 £19000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £23000 £11500 - £23500 £14500 - £23500


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

Course Description

Create your own stories, tell the stories of others, and learn the skills to tell them on stage and on screen on our BA (Hons) Acting & Performance degree at UCA Farnham.

Our immersive degree is about preparing you for an career in theatre or film in the modern landscape – with an awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the industry, and cultural and global influences – and giving you the entrepreneurial skills to move with the times.

You’ll benefit from the insight and experience of our academic team and the expertise of our partnership with Farnham Maltings, learning from actors, screenwriters, theatre makers and directors.

This partnership and your proximity to UCA Farnham’s Film & Media Centre mean you’ll learn in large performance spaces and studios, and have access to sound recording studios, filmmaking equipment. And you’ll have the chance to collaborate with students from across film and media to make amazing work.

Related courses:

  • BA (Hons) Film Production
  • BA (Hons) Design for Theatre and Screen
  • BA (Hons) Film and Screen Studies
  • BMus (Hons) Composition for Screen

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Example below based on all graduates of Acting & Performance BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts

25% Sales occupations
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Artistic, literary and media occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Media Professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5

At UCA we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies. Further details can be found via our Scholarships page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/scholarships/ and our Financial Support page: https://www.uca.ac.uk/study-at-uca/fees-finance/financial-support/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Acting & Performance, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Acting & Performance BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17500 year 1
International £17500 year 1

Additional fee information

Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:

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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.

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 University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.

See all 7 university rankings of University for the Creative Arts

About University for the Creative Arts

The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.

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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts

undergraduates:
5895
postgraduates:
1140
Total:
7035
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