University of West London
Acting - Performance with Foundation BA (Hons)
University of West London

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Learn how to become an imaginative, well-rounded actor on this innovative course that combines creative practice, critical thinking, and social enterprise to help you develop a distinct artistic vision and skillset and prepare you for entry into the performing arts and related industries. Taught through practice, you will explore twenty-first century acting techniques and a wide range of creative and critical approaches that will prepare you to become a multiskilled, initiative-taking theatre-maker.

This course integrates Technology with performance, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to join the industry in the twenty-first century. Flexibility is built into the course to enable you to personalise your artistic development and become the creative practitioner you wish to be!

As part of the course, you will undertake the LLCM in Acting or Teaching. The course combines skills-based workshops and “real-world” projects putting you at the centre of your artistic development. You will investigate established and new texts as well as performance practices from around the world in an inclusive way. You will work with solo and ensemble performance. From scripted to devised work, holistically and intensively developing your skills as an actor and theatre maker. You will also learn to market yourself and future theatre companies.

Dialogue between students, industry and academia is essential to the course, and we will facilitate the development of creative partnerships both within and outside of the University in order to create new knowledge, produce new work and generate career opportunities.

Career progression routes upon successful course completion:

Actor, Director, Playwright, Theatre-Maker, Dramaturg, Creative Producer, Arts Administrator, Teacher

Further study that can be undertaken upon course completion:

MA in Performance and Theatre Practice

MA in Performing Arts and Music Education

This course includes a foundation year

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Acting - Performance with Foundation, 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 with Foundation BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
International £16250 year 1

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:

  • Foundation

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About University of West London

The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.

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