University of East London
Introduction to Acting CertHE
University of East London

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19944 £18157 £20730
25-75 percentile range £15926 - £24815 £12639 - £22752 £15214 - £26170

Course Description

On completing the CertHE course you will have knowledge of the skills necessary to develop as an actor and should have some capacity to apply them. We aim to have given you a clear understanding of what the work of training and then professional actors actually entail and what you should expect from fulltime vocational training. You should also have a solid sense of your own potential as an actor.

The overall aims of the course are:

  • To provide you with an introduction to conservatoire-style actors’ training, including a greater understanding of what is required of an actor and an actor in training, as well as a solid understanding of what the industry requires from the contemporary actor.

In doing so, we’ll enable you to make a truly informed decision about pursuing acting, other creative strands of acting and wider theatre practice – with an idea of what approaches/options are available and best suited to the individual in pursuing these goals.

  • To develop your understanding, practical engagement and implementation of necessary acting and actor training skills. Creating an intellectual and practical foundation in acting work, vocal work and physical work as well as developing critical and analytical awareness preparing them for a three-year conservatoire-style training or practical university course.
  • To prepare you for Drama School/practical auditions and wider HE study by focusing on the basic requirements of improvisation, contemporary and classical speeches, and interview preparation. We aim to also build confidence, ease, and an appropriate approach to and communication of text and character, which forms the basis of a successful candidate on a three-year conservatoire-style actors’ training.
  • To offer you tasters in specialist skills and other creative career and training options that can both inform your understanding of the acting and theatre making collaboration and potentially ignite an interest in a non-acting career within the industry – and offer support and advice in pursuing this.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Entry requirements: • Successful audition through Italia Conti Academy. • Completion of any programme offer conditions and/or requirements. • 64 UCAS points or equivalent AEL. • Level 2 English and Maths at GCSE Grade C or above (from 2018, GCSE Grade 4 or above) or recognised equivalent qualifications. • Legal right to reside/study in the UK for the full period of the programme. • Evidence of all of the above.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Performing Arts

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Introduction to Acting, CertHE, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Introduction to Acting CertHE

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
EU £14160 year 1
International £14160 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

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:

August 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)

UCAS application code:

W411

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postgraduates:
5400
Total:
15830
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Where is this programme taught

Italia Conti - Woking
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FAQ about Introduction to Acting CertHE University of East London

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Introduction to Acting CertHE is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of East London.

  • It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 143 which is among the Percentile among all Acting students in the UK.