Acting BA
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
UCAS Code: W410 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
UCAS Code: W410 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Level: 64 UCAS tariff points / CC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of three subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Drama.
Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall.
Minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
64 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
64 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).
64 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD).
T Level
Pass overall (E or above on the core). All subjects accepted.
UCAS Tariff
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Perform an audition
About this course
Apply your passion and complete your training at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – we offer drama school level training to mould you into a versatile actor and help you launch your career.
Our BA (Hons) Acting is designed to develop you practically, personally and professionally and prepare you for this challenging industry. We have carefully designed a contemporary course that will train you for a creative career in front of a stage, screen or radio audience. You will receive specialist training in voice, movement and singing, graduating with the skill and aptitude to take on the exciting and dynamic world of the dramatic arts.
According to the Guardian University Guide 2020, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's acting and performance provision is in the UK's top ten drama schools (drama and dance category).
This course equips you with the skills you need to become a professional actor; continually stretching and challenging you to reach new levels of personal achievement and self-discovery. As a vocational actor training course, full commitment and attendance would be expected.
This course is based the School of Acting at Ruskin Hall in Bournville.
**The main deadline date for our Acting courses is 29 January 2025, 18:00 (UK time) - please note that applications submitted after the main deadline date will still be considered for the 2025 intake**
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