Course info

UCAS CODE W410

Our Acting degree is an industry focused course which prepares students to work in theatre, TV and film, and will put you on track for a successful career on stage and screen.This course is ideal for aspiring actors who are interested in developing their practical performance skills alongside theory, research and critical thinking. You will work with a specialist team of highly experienced lecturers with a wealth of industry experience. There are a range of exciting module choices, and you are ...Read More

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Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
61st
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
64th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Drama

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Drama graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£16,380

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Modules (Year 1)
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Modules (Year 3)

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The minimum grades (and in some cases the subjects) you'll need to get on to this course.

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Choose Exam type
A level
Grades / Points required

CCC - BCC

Details

Typical offer - BCC/BBC. Specific subjects/grades required for entry: Drama & Theatre Studies or Performing Arts

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Drama
63%
English Literature
29%
Media Studies
19%
Psychology
19%
History
14%

Tuition fees

DATA SOURCE: UCAS/IDP Connect

For students from

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland Channel Islands EU
£9,250 per year
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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from England Students from England Students from England
England Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Scotland Students from Scotland Students from Scotland
Scotland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from Channel Islands Students from Channel Islands
Channel Islands Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.
Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note,this fee has been confirmed.

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( 4.3) 2,610 reviews
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45%
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University of Chester
CUG ranking
61st
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.3)

The University of Chester is spread across several sites in and around the cathedral city of Chester, which sits in the northwest of England close to the Welsh border. The uni has more than 180 years of history, with roots dating back to 1839, and now offers undergraduate students over 300 single and combined honours degrees to choose from. Subject areas include art & design, psychology, tourism, science, law and languages, to name a few. Courses are focused on the application of knowledge and skills to the real world, allowing graduates to engage with national and global topics and industries after their studies. Students can also benefit from the Citizen Student Strategy, which has been designed to inspire individuals and provide opportunities to build towards an exciting future.

Where you'll study

University of Chester

Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away

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Acting BA (Hons)
University of Chester Acting BA (Hons)
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