
Acting with Foundation BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Acting with Foundation BA (Hons)
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. Become part of a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international actors 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.
- Benefits of a foundation year. If you don’t quite hit t...
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. Become part of a tight-knit community and tread the boards with local, national and international actors 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.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Benefits of a foundation year.</strong> If you don’t quite hit the tariff for UCAS points for our 3-year course, our foundation year will provide you with a solid base of skills and experience to progress from. <br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Integrated part of a performing arts degree at Plymouth.</strong> Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Showcase.</strong> Perform in five productions, including a Final Year industry showcase at Theatre Royal Plymouth.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Placements.</strong> Access to our dedicated Placements Officer and Theatre Royal Plymouths professionals, placements, internships and volunteering opportunities. 154 placements this year for directors, producers, practitioners and performers including with paid placements with Jermyn Street Theatre (West End), Kneehigh and at Theatre Royal Plymouth.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Facilities.</strong> 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.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Your degree will be taught by passionate people</strong> with experience from a wide range of academic and industry backgrounds who are driving real change in their fields.<br/>
Course Information
3 options available
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W412
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
48
From a minimum of 2 A Levels
Scottish Higher
32-48 UCAS tariff points
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Pass a names Access to HE Diploma. All subjects considered.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
GCSE English and Maths can be accepted within this.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
All subjects considered
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 - 48 points. GCSE English and Maths can be accepted within this.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
From any subject
Extended Project
Accepted as additional UCAS tariff points. Minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent are required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
P
In combination with other qualifications
A level
32-48 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
P
Pass (D o E on the core) 72 UCAS tariff points or above. Any subject considered.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as additional UCAS tariff points. Minimum 2 A-levels or equivalent are required.
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