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Ignite your passion for performance with our Acting BA (Hons), a dynamic degree that combines rigorous actor training, creative exploration and real-world industry experience. Based at Northbrook College in Sussex, you'll develop the technical, physical and vocal skills needed for a professional career in the performing arts, while shaping your own artistic identity.
You will train across a wide range of approaches, from classical theatre and physical performance to acting for camera, stand-up comedy and devising techniques. The course also explores the roles of the actor as performer, director, activist, producer and filmmaker, giving you a broad and adaptable skillset for today's creative industries.
Why choose this course?
Live performances, commissions and professional-standard productions throughout your training.
Collaboration with students in production arts, music and other creative disciplines.
Access to a professional industry standard theatre on campus.
Opportunities for fringe performances, residencies and scratch nights.
Visiting practitioners and industry workshops (recent guests include leading actors and directors).
Specialisation options in Years 2 and 3, including writing, directing, producing, film, transmedia or comedy.
Modules include
Year One
The Actor Student
Ideas in Context: Performance and Everyday Life
The Actors Body
The Actor Director
The Actors Craft
Live Project
Year Two
The Digital Actor
The Holistic Performer
Live Project
Ideas in Context: Theatre and Performance Ideologies
The Actor Activist
Year Three
The Skilled Performer
Professional Development
Dissertation
The Actor Practitioner
Live Project
Career opportunities
Graduates progress into careers in theatre, film, television, comedy, and emerging media, as well as roles in directing, producing, and arts leadership. Many also go on to postgraduate study or establish their own creative projects.
Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL)
This programme is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience.
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This course offers the following subject options:
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | 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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU
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Email:HE-Enquiries@gbmc.ac.uk
Phone:01903 273060
