* 3 year - Degree/ 1 year - HNC
Be trained to English language proficiency level IELTS 6.0
Acting Higher National Certificate (HNC)
64 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English (or level 2 equivalents).
Acting BA (Hons) Degree
104 UCAS tariff points. All courses require 5 GCSEs at A-C including Maths and English (or level 2 equivalents). All HNC/Degree courses require at least two A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
The Audition Process
This will be a physical audition at one of the CU campuses in Scarborough, London or Coventry. You will not be charged to audition, but you will be required to cover your own travel costs.
CU Scarborough welcomes international students from all around the globe. If you are an international student and are interested in applying for a Foundation Year, HNC or Degree course you can do so by completing our online application form.
Once your application form has been processed you will receive the outcome of your application via your given email address.
Please be aware you will need the following information in order to make your application:
All academic transcripts
Copies of degree/diploma certificates or work reference if employed
One academic reference
Be trained to English language proficiency level IELTS 6.0
Your personal statement
Copy of your current passport
The BA (Hons) Acting degree, in partnership with the world-famous Stephen Joseph Theatre in Scarborough, aims to produce proactive professional actors.
The Stephen Joseph Theatre (SJT) is a professional producing theatre, was Britain’s first theatre in the round, and has premiered over 80 of the plays of acclaimed playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn.
In this unique partnership, CU Scarborough students will work with SJT professionals at points throughout the programme - including mentoring, observation of professional rehearsals, and possible participation onstage in a professionally-directed piece for theatre.
Students completing the course will leave with a full suite of skills, experiences and contacts that will allow them to be fully industry-ready.
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Year one
Modules
Moving
Voice, Speech and Silence
Preparing to Act
Live Learned Performance
Year two
Modules
Shapeshifting Acting
Acting for Recorded Media
The Actor as Facilitator
The Actor at Work
Final year
Modules
The Actor-Producer
Acting in Emerging Contexts
The Professional Stage
The Freelance Professional
The collaboration with the SJT ensures that employability is embedded from the outset and exposure to creatives and industry professionals will facilitate high-level networking, enhancing professional opportunities and prospects following completion of the degree.
The course provides skills training in the art and business of acting in a versatile range of contexts including commercial live theatre, recorded media, and educational and community settings. Students are also introduced to marketing, budgeting and entrepreneurship, helping graduates to market themselves as professionals.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
