Acting BA (Hons)
University of Chichester

Key Course Facts
Course Description
BA (Hons) Acting is a performance programme taught by leading theatre and performing arts professionals, training you in key acting styles and contexts. You will produce and perform in shows with established scripts and create original works, while also developing highly relevant professional contacts that set you up for demanding, diverse and flexible careers in the professional theatre and drama industry. “I increasingly find I am meeting Chichester graduates doing brilliant things – working at festivals, curating events, performing and developing work.” Mary Osborn, Assistant Artists' Advisor and Programme Coordinator
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 6 graduates of Acting BA (Hons) at University of Chichester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Acting.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Acting BA (Hons) at University of Chichester
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Acting BA (Hons) 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 | |
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Median salary | £18000 | £17500 | £21500 |
25-75 percentile range | £16000 - £20000 | £14000 - £22500 | £15000 - £28500 |
All Acting courses of University of Chichester
Salary of all UK Graduates of Acting
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £18888 | £17931 | £21753 |
25-75 percentile range | £14919 - £22955 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Acting, BA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
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.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Acting BA (Hons) at University of Chichester
30% | Sales occupations |
25% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | |
PTE Academic | 50 |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Acting BA (Hons)
EU | £14500 | year 1 |
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Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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, 2024
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Chichester in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Chichester in related subject specific rankings.
Arts Visual & Performing
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- #55
- #65
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- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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What students say about studying Acting in the UK?
About University of Chichester
The University of Chichester is a government funded university based in West Sussex, England. The main campus, known as Bishop Otter, is located in the cathedral city of Chicester. The university has another campus called Bognor Regis, situated close to Hotham Park. With 14 different departments, the university has a lot of study options to attract a variety of students.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%