BA (Hons) Acting

Entry year:
2024/25
Start date:
September
Study mode:
Full-time
Course duration:
3 years
Campus:
Mount Pleasant

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Acting Practice 1
20 credits

Projects 1
20 credits

Creative Practice 1
10 credits

Movement 1
20 credits

Voice 1
20 credits

Healthy Practice
10 credits

Contextual Studies 1 (Acting)
20 credits

Core modules

Acting Practice 2
20 credits

Projects 2
20 credits

Creative Practice 2 (Acting)
10 credits

Movement 2
20 credits

Voice 2
20 credits

Screen and Recorded Media
10 credits

Contextual Studies 2 (Acting)
20 credits

Core modules

Career Preparation
20 credits

Acting Practice 3
20 credits

Public Performances
40 credits

Making New Work
10 credits

Screen and Recorded Media Projects
10 credits

Research Project
20 credits

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

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Grades/points required from qualifications:

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Qualification requirements

GCSEs and equivalents

GCSE English Language at grade 4 or above or, an IELTs 6.0 or equivalent SELT score is a requirement for entry to the programme.

A levels

Minimum 104 Tariff points A/AS Level excluding General Studies

BTECs

Including a Distinction and Merit profile.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum 24 points including 6 in English at a Higher Level.

Irish awards

Minimum 104 points from 5 Higher Level subjects.

Alternative qualifications considered

We welcome applications from mature students. Given the wide range of backgrounds, qualifications and experience that mature applicants may offer, entry requirements are not necessarily rigid and can vary from one individual to another. Substantial experience in your chosen area of interest can be accepted instead of
formal qualifications. You should make your experience clear in your application.

Recognition of prior (Experiential Learning (RP(E)L) and credit transfer. Evidence of prior successful completion of a complete level of study may be considered for direct entry to levels 5 or 6. You are required to complete an application, provide the evidence and where equivalence can be confirmed and is supported by the IAB, your request will be submitted to LJMU for their consideration and potential approval.

Additional requirements

  • Interview required

    All students complete a written application and are practically auditioned by a process which enables the audition panel to assess prospective student´s abilities through the presentation of prepared material. This is followed by a one-to-one interview with the Programme Leader or another member of the programme team. Within the interview their academic knowledge of and interest in the subject area are explored. Their
    language skills and capacity to successfully complete the programme will be evaluated. The key attributes that are looked for are: • Knowledge, ability, and experience in Acting • Technical and creative practical skills in Acting • Enthusiasm, broad interest and engagement with the audition and subject area • Ability to work
    effectively with others • Self-awareness and determination to succeed.

    IAB is an equal opportunities organisation and aims to successfully recruit globally based students from a wide range of different socio-economic and personal backgrounds. We recognise and celebrate diversity in our academic community.

International requirements

Other international requirements

The national university entry academic qualification of your country equivalent to 104
UK Tariff points or 24 points from an international Baccalaureate. We welcome
applicants with qualifications from outside of the UK.

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