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Acting

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
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Course summary

Train to be a professional actor and set yourself apart by working with experts from the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest regional theatres. Join a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international practitioners and renowned theatre companies. Learn by doing and build your acting portfolio, fully supported by a dedicated team of academics. See the impact performance can have on addressing pressing social issues and effecting change.

  • Train with expert industry professionals and academic staff.

  • Showcase. Perform in five productions, including a Final Year industry showcase at Theatre Royal Plymouth.

  • Placements. Access to a wide range of internships and volunteering opportunities with arts organisations across Plymouth and the South West. Recent placements for directors, producers, practitioners and performers have included paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

  • Facilities. Rehearse and train in world-class and fully accessible award-winning theatre and studio space. Access all areas of theatre with our dedicated Tech team.

  • Your degree will be taught by passionate people with experience from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds who are driving real change in their fields.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W411
Institution code:
P60

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