Acting BA (Hons)

**Why study Acting at the University of Northampton?**<br/><br/>Entering the Acting profession as a working stage and screen actor requires high-level skills and knowledge, which the BA (Hons) Acting programme at the University of Northampton is designed to help you develop.<br/><br/>You’ll spend 30 hours per week for 30 weeks in practical training, showcasing your dedication and commitment. Our programme is recognised by both Equity and Spotlight, ensuring that the training provided is relevant, current and of an excellent industry level standard.<br/><br/>We follow the ethos of craft, artistry and performance application while encouraging the continual journey of self-discovery, curiosity and the employment of your imagination in truthful characterisations.<br/><br/>**Key highlights:**<br/><br/><br/>- Conservatoire-style teaching in dedicated specialist studios.<br/><br/><br/>- High profile guests delivering world class workshops throughout the year.<br/><br/><br/>- One of 9 institutions in the world to have Estill Voice International Education Affiliation status.<br/><br/><br/>- Links to prestigious Royal and Derngate Theatre.<br/><br/><br/>- 3 years full-time, and students are entitled to full Equity status upon graduation.<br/><br/><br/>- Home to the Midlands Voice Conference with links to industry world leaders.<br/><br/><br/>- Final year showcase in London to industry professionals (by invitation only).<br/><br/><br/>**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**<br/><br/><br/>- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. <br/><br/><br/>- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).<br/><br/><br/>- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we wont ask for a deposit for September 2024**.<br/><br/><br/>- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.<br/><br/><br/>- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. <br/><br/><br/>**The Northampton Employment Promise** <br/><br/><br/> - We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.<br/><br/><br/>✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information<br/>✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information