Staffordshire University - Acting and Screen Performance (Top-up) BA(Hons)

Staffordshire University

Acting and Screen Performance (Top-up) BA(Hons)

The BA Acting and Screen Performance (Top Up) course enables applicants who have completed an HND/FdA in a relevant Acting/Drama discipline to progress onto the final year of the BA qualification.

The course creates skilled actors with the ability to work across all performance mediums, specialising in TV and film.

You'll also get to explore theatre production disciplines such as directing and theatre making.

Key features

  • Our lecturers have worked at the BBC, ITV, National Theatre, Royal Exchange (Manchester)
  • Strong working links with local theatres (Lime Pictures, New Vic, Regent Theatre)
  • Regular guest lecturers from the theatre industry.
  • Industry-standard technical facilities for productions.
  • Theatre visits to London, Stratford-upon-Avon and New York.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Acting and Screen Performance

Entry Requirements

  • Completion of a relevant HND or FDSc in an Acting/Drama discipline.
  • Note: Dependent on Units taken on HND/FDSc students may be required to take additional modules from Level 5 in order to acquire necessary knowledge/skills to undertake requirements of L6 BA study.
  • We understand that you might have experienced a challenging run up to higher education and may have not met the entry requirements as listed. If this is the case don’t worry, contact us and our team of expert advisors can guide you through the next stages of application, or help you find the perfect course for your needs.
  • a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Career Prospects

This degree will prepare you for a variety of professions associated with performing arts. Many of our graduates now work as actors, directors and production managers across different areas of the media. Our graduates are also successful in related areas of teaching drama and English and Drama Therapy. Postgraduate courses and training are also popular options for our graduates.

Course Details

This course consists of a combination of acting workshops and studio-based theory. Assessment is through presentations, productions, coursework or take-away papers – there are no formal exams.

The modules you study in your Top Up year are unique to you. You can tailor your course to complement your interests and strengths.This may include creating a film project, writing and performing in a radio play or producing a showreel to market yourself as a performer.

Year 1

Acting For Digital Media 15 credits
Applied Theatre Practice 30 credits
Contemporary British Drama 30 credits
Creative Company Practice: Independent Theatre Company 30 credits
Drama And Theatre Arts Dissertation 30 credits
Drama And Theatre Arts Research Presentation 15 credits
Drama And Theatre Arts Research Project 15 credits
Final Film Project 30 credits
Forum Theatre 15 credits
Media Employment Research Project 15 credits
Media Entertainment: Performance And Drama 30 credits
Media Performance Dissertation 30 credits
Musical Theatre 30 credits
One Voice: Theatre Monologues 15 credits
Professional Placement 15 credits
Staging The Classics 30 credits
The Russian Connection Production 30 credits
Writing Drama (Stage/Screen) 30 credits

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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