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BA Acting

Leeds Beckett University

Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Acting
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BAACT_C227
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 86%
  • Academic support: 94%
  • Organisation and management: 59%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 64%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 55%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 25%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 5%
  • North West: 21%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 58%
  • East Midlands: 8%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 3%
  • South East: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • Other qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Acting at Leeds Beckett University earn?

The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £31,000.

What do graduates of BA Acting at Leeds Beckett University do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Acting at Leeds Beckett University?

86% 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 Leeds Beckett University?

The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.

Does BA Acting at Leeds Beckett University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BA Acting at Leeds Beckett University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.