
Acting BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting BA (Hons)
There are three distinctive course options on the BA (Hons) Acting programme at Central:
- Classical and Contemporary This programme allows for full immersion into the world of performance and is about readying the performer of tomorrow through embracing the rich heritage of theatrical arts, harmonizing it with creative innovation.
- Contemporary and Devised This unique and innovative actor training programme develops your professional skills to work across theatre, TV, film, and audio and a devising practice that will see you b...
There are three distinctive course options on the BA (Hons) Acting programme at Central: <br/>- <strong>Classical and Contemporary</strong> This programme allows for full immersion into the world of performance and is about readying the performer of tomorrow through embracing the rich heritage of theatrical arts, harmonizing it with creative innovation. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Contemporary and Devised</strong> This unique and innovative actor training programme develops your professional skills to work across theatre, TV, film, and audio and a devising practice that will see you become an accomplished maker of your own performance work<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Musical Theatre</strong> Train to become an accomplished actor with extensive training in singing and dancing . You will put newly developed skills in to practice in musicals, classical and contemporary plays. <br/><br/><br/><strong>Applicants are considered for all three courses through a single UCAS application choice (W410) and through a single audition process. We encourage applicants to list their preference in the CHOICE DETAILS of the UCAS applicant, under FURTHER DETAILS.</strong> <br/><br/>Students are entitled to full Equity status upon graduation.
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W410
Institution Code
C35
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
Scottish Higher
B,C,C
Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
Access to HE Diploma
An overall Pass is acceptable for admission. Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
A level
C,C
Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
T Level
P
An overall Pass is acceptable for admission. Grades alone will not determine whether an applicant may be offered a place. Offers are only made following successful final recall audition.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |