University of Chester
Acting BA (Hons)
University of Chester

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Acting BA (Hons) and other courses in Drama & Theater at University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.

Overall student satisfaction
38 /100
20 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theater 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 £23500 £18000 £21500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £25500 £13000 - £21000 £18000 - £26500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts

  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

Our Acting degree is an industry focused course which prepares students to work in theatre, TV and film, and will put you on track for a successful career on stage and screen.

This course is ideal for aspiring actors who are interested in developing their practical performance skills alongside theory, research and critical thinking. You will work with a specialist team of highly experienced lecturers with a wealth of industry experience. There are a range of exciting module choices, and you are encouraged to develop your employability and graduate skills throughout the course.

You will work closely with directors and practitioners who specialise in a range of areas, developing productions each year of the degree, alongside studying many other practical and theoretical aspects of performance.

The staff team currently includes experienced directors and producers for both stage and screen, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre. The Department has excellent links with the professional industry, locally, nationally and internationally, and boasts impressive facilities, including fully equipped rehearsal and performance studios. Students thrive in our vibrant, close-knit and supportive community of performers and practitioners working in the excellent facilities at Creative Campus.

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 BA (Hons) at University of Chester

40% Finance Professionals
15% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations

Assessment combines practical presentations, live and recorded performances, and oral assessments in which you are invited to discuss your work. Written assessment takes the form of academic essays rather than unseen examinations.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

Access to HE Diploma

31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs. Applicants will be invited to audition.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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

Tuition Fees Acting BA (Hons)

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

Additional fee information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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 of Chester in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

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8005
postgraduates:
3300
Total:
11305
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