BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen

64 UCAS points (from related Music and/or Performance/Production Arts subjects).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be invited to attend an audition-interview at the University Centre (Details will follow through email from our Admissions Team).

If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject, you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English or the Level 2 equivalent (ie. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

Year One

• Stage Acting Techniques 1
• Acting for Camera 1
• Improvisation and Devising Skills
• Professional Practice Performance (Acting) 1
• Voice Techniques 1
• Physical Theatre Techniques
• Transferable Skills
• Investigating Theatre Practice 1.

Year Two

• Stage Acting Techniques 2
• Acting for Camera 2
• Writing Theatre
• Vocal Techniques 2
• Professional Practice Performance (Acting)
• Investigating Theatre Practice 2
• Industry Engagement.

Year 3

• Acting Techniques
• Professional Practice Company (Acting)
• Research and Dissertation
• Industry Portfolio.

• Industry observations
• Practical technique classes
• Creative workshops
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Classroom activity
• Independent study
• Self-directed training and rehearsal.

• Practical exercises
• Performance repertoire
• Radio voice overs
• Collaborative practical tasks
• Academic essays and reports
• Professional portfolios.

As an Acting for Stage and Screen student, you will benefit from strong links with local, national and international companies including Northern Stage, Open Clasp, Abandon Hope, Alphabetti Theatre and Live Theatre. You will have the opportunity to gain performance placements with local companies and on-campus you will perform in front of paying audiences throughout your degree.

Successful completion of the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen will provide a solid foundation that can lead to either employment within the theatre or TV industries or further advanced studies at Masters level. Past students have gone on to continue their studies whilst others have gained employment in the industry, performing, writing, directing, presenting, teaching or as freelance artists.

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.