Acting & Performance Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting & Performance Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Develop your acting skills and gain a critical understanding of modern theatre with our BA Acting and Performance course.
You’ll explore diverse approaches to acting and performances and develop your craft through the study of plays, performances, films, influential theories and practical methods.
Choose BA Acting & Performance at the University of Reading
* Learn from our expert tutors and professional writers, directors, and actors on a course designed in collaboration with industry experts.
* Spend 70% of your time on prac...
Develop your acting skills and gain a critical understanding of modern theatre with our BA Acting and Performance course.
You’ll explore diverse approaches to acting and performances and develop your craft through the study of plays, performances, films, influential theories and practical methods.
Choose BA Acting & Performance at the University of Reading
* Learn from our expert tutors and professional writers, directors, and actors on a course designed in collaboration with industry experts.
* Spend 70% of your time on practice-focused modules, gaining hands-on experience in acting for screen and theatre.
* Access outstanding facilities, including three multi-functional performance studios, a well-equipped prop room, and a range of post-production suites.
* Graduate with a portfolio of performances, practical projects, and creative work that reflects your professional interests.
On this performance degree, you’ll learn from experienced tutors, professional practitioners and collaborate with theatre companies. Your course combines acting training with the opportunity to create original performance work.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A75-F21
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
Minimum grade C in the Core Component.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths grade 4 (or C), GCSE English Language or English Literature grade 4 (or C).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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