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BA (Hons) Acting and Community Theatre

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Course Overview

East 15 Acting School’s BA Acting and Community Theatre course is a professional route into the world of community-focused theatre practice in which artists create theatre for, with, and about the communities in which they live.

In an intensely practical, professionally oriented environment, a broad range of acting, performance and community facilitation skills are developed through local projects and in partnership with leading industry organisations.

You will work extensively with communities and professionals throughout your training, making for a seamless transition to a professional career in this field.

If you believe that theatre is for all and you want to use the power of drama to influence the world, our BA Acting and Community Theatre is for you!

General Eligibility

UK entry requirements

Applicants will need to successfully complete a physical workshop audition and should also have, or expect to have:

-A-levels: CDD, or the equivalent in UCAS tariff points, to include 2 full A Levels

-BTEC: MMP

-IB: 25 points or three Higher Level certificates with 433.

We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Levels. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard levels, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information.

Please note that a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required prior to starting any placement(s) for this course. This will be organized by the University.

A satisfactory Overseas Criminal Record Check/Local Police Certificate is also required, in addition to a DBS Check, where you have lived outside of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more.

International & EU entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

  • If you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then we will assess your English language proficiency/ability at your interview or audition.

    If your first language is not English and you are an international student that requires a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK then you will need IELTS 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Music and Performance

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Campus Name

Southend Campus

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 3 years

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Available Intake

October

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £18,585,

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