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Acting and Devised Theatre (Accelerated)
- BA (Hons)
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Bristol School of Acting (BSA)
Course summary
Delivered by Bristol School of Acting (BSA) in partnership with The Wardrobe Ensemble and Tobacco Factory Theatres, Acting and Devised Theatre BA (Hons) builds the physical, intellectual and craft-based skills needed for making professional collaborative theatre and performance.
The course will sit at the heart of Bristol’s innovative theatre scene and be connected to some of the most exciting theatre making companies and theatres in the country. Rooted in BSA’s high quality conservatoire provision and The Wardrobe Ensemble's creative practice it will empower students to become well-rounded, skilled and socially aware theatre artists
Modules
YEAR 1 | TERM 1
THMC01 Approaches to Theatre-Making I
THMC02 The Actor’s Craft I
THMC03 Theatre in Context I
YEAR 1 | TERM 2
THMC04 Approaches to Theatre Making II
THMC05 The Actor’s Craft II
THMC06 Culture & Society
YEAR 1 | TERM 3
THMD01 Skills for Self-Producing I
THMD02 Directed Production
THMD03 Personal Practice I
YEAR 2 | TERM 1
THMD04 The Devising Lab
THMD05 Creative Collaborations
THMD06 Theatre in Context II
YEAR 2 | TERM 2
THMH01 Devised Production
THMH02 Personal Practice II
THMH03 Participatory Arts
YEAR 2 | TERM 3
THMH04 Independent Project
THMH05 Skills for Self Producing II
Assessment method
Formative- Rehearsal, draft essay, draft presentation, rehearsal of workshop, draft journal
Summative- performance, completed essay, presentation, workshop, completed journal
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bristol School of Acting (BSA)
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- TMA1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Bristol School of Acting (BSA)
- Campus Code:
- A
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Plymouth Marjon University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- TMA1
- Institution code:
- P63
- Campus name:
- Bristol School of Acting (BSA)
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Please note we are unable to consider international or EU applicants for this course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
General Studies not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
We will accept triple grades gained from a combination of other BTEC qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Achieve 27-42 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction with a minimum of 15 level 3 credits at Distinction
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language equivalent.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
English language requirements
GCSE Grade C or 4 English Language equivalent.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £11750 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £11750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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