BA Acting
About this course
BA (Hons) Acting is a drama degree focused on performance techniques, physical training, and screen-based media. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. The course spans three years, with optional routes including a placement year or a foundation year. Students complete practical projects, including live performances and major independent work in the final year. The first year covers foundational training through Studio Performance, Voice and Movement, Introduction to Screen Acting, Fundamentals for Acting, and Into ARU. The second year introduces collaborative and technical applications via Ruskin Module, Performance Project, Physical Theatre, Performance Technologies, Performing Shakespeare, Storytelling on Screen: Collaborative Project, and Directing and Choreography. The final year centres on advanced professional preparation through Immersive Performance, Showcase, and Creative Industries Major Project.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Preferably to include Drama, Performing Arts or related subject at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Acting (W410) at Anglia Ruskin University for 2027 entry so far.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 34%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 365 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 58%
- London: 17%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio Performance
- Voice and Movement
- Introduction to Screen Acting
- Fundamentals for Acting
- Into ARU
- Ruskin Module
- Performance Project
- Physical Theatre
- Performance Technologies
- Performing Shakespeare
- Storytelling on Screen: Collaborative Project
- Directing and Choreography
- Immersive Performance
- Showcase
- Creative Industries Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Acting at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Drama.
What do graduates of BA Acting at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at Anglia Ruskin University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Acting at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Acting at Anglia Ruskin University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.