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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Acting

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Acting course at Norwich University of the Arts.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Acting or another course from the same subject area.

Drama
SubjectGrade
Drama and Theatre StudiesC
English LiteratureB
PsychologyA*
SociologyC
English LanguageA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W410

Here's what Norwich University of the Arts says about its Acting course.

OVERVIEW

BA (Hons) Acting at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) offers an unparalleled creative environment for the actor in the United Kingdom. The University is renowned as a rigorous visionary community offering courses in art, design, architecture and media (including film, animation and games), while fostering a dynamic collaborative framework for discourse, investigation and practice.

Norwich’s innovative and distinctive approach to subject, content, learning and teaching has placed the University as a leading creative art and design provider for the last 175 years. For many years, its graduates have helped to shape the future and have become leaders in their respective disciplines.

As an actor at Norwich, you will not only be expertly trained as a performance artist who serves to represent the human condition within the roles you play, but also as an individual practitioner able to create your own work across a myriad of artistic disciplines and media.

KEY FEATURES

  • Explore live and recorded screen and voice performance and develop skills across a range of artistic disciplines

  • Your professional and technical development as a performer will be supported by expert staff and you will have access to industry-standard studios and rehearsal spaces

  • Receive feedback and review your work with your peers and professional teaching staff

  • Develop vital skills in self-promotion including CV writing, audition and interview skills, website development, grant writing skills, networking, and targeted showreels.

  • Collaborate with other screen-based courses in film, animation, visual effects and games

  • We are ranked Top Two UK Creative Arts University (The Complete University Guide 2023)

  • We are the UK Best University for Teaching Quality (Student Crowd 2022)

YOUR FUTURE

Your professional preparation will be tailored to your chosen career trajectory.

As a trained actor you will be well placed to not only get work as an actor within more conventional contexts such as stage, film and TV, but you will also be equipped to create new work innovating performance practice(s) at the edges of the specialism.

Gaining many transferable skills such as pitching and commissioning, writing and teamwork, you will be equipped to take on a variety of roles where excellent communication, analytical, presentational, and inter-personal skills are required.

OUR STUDENTS’ WORK

Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Explore ?nuagradshowcase.com

Source: Norwich University of the Arts

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Film and Performing Arts

Location

Norwich University of the Arts | Norwich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Acting

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,250 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,250 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,250 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,250 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,250 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,250 per year (provisional)
EU£18,000 per year (provisional)
International£18,000 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Acting course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-acting/

How you will be assessed

The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a body of creative work which may include recorded finished performance pieces of work and rehearsals, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/assessment/

Norwich University of the Arts student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 27 reviews from Norwich University of the Arts's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
26%
3 star
19%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
All reviews

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2nd year student

1 year ago

They will always do their very best to include you. There are many clubs to join, some you may have not even heard of before and want to get into. There is always something for everything and the people who run it will make sure it is known about. Their most recent focus has been litter-picking and ...

(5)
Student Union

2nd year student

1 year ago

As an introvert, I have surprisingly nothing bad to say about city life. It prepares you for the real world as all kinds of people are most likely to come up to you on the street. Night life is a little more wary, particularly on weekends, however it is something that comes with no matter where you ...

(4)
University life

2nd year student

1 year ago

Cost of living is getting more and more unbearable each year. My parents cannot afford to support me for another one to two grand for a house in the city, as they were already helping to support me with my food costs. I am planning on commuting to my university for third year and my tutors have been...

(3)
Finance

2nd year student

1 year ago

The university provides its own building for its support and welfare services which is very accessible and close to other buildings. I have personally not had a good time with support services. A lot of my stress during university life has come to around housing. I cannot afford to live in Norwich f...

(2)
Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

The facilities are great to use and the university never cheaps out when it comes to tech, seating, etc. This helps when you want get work done for hours at a time, as they also provide a cafu00e9 to make sure you can get something to eat. Lunch breaks can be quite hectic, as the seating eareas will...

(4)
Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

My tutors have been really supportive through my time at university so far. I receive important feedback to the work I create and I find myself constantly improving. You are always learning from your environment, your peers and through your own trial and errors. It is both exciting and scary to work...

(5)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Norwich University of the Arts

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Norwich University of the Arts students who took the Acting course - or another course in the same subject area.

Drama

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

70%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

90%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

85%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

95%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

75%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

70%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

95%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

55%

low

How well organised is your course?

35%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

85%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

80%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

75%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

65%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

80%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

85%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Acting or another course from the same subject area.

Drama
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female75%Male25%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above96%
Number of students75
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Norwich University of the Arts graduates who took Acting - or another course in the same subject area.

Design, and creative and performing arts

Graduate statistics

59%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

53%

Say it fits with future plans

46%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

16%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

16%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

7%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

Discussions

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Norwich University of the Arts is a specialist creative arts university. The only one of it's kind to win TEF Gold. We strive for critical thinkers and creative pioneers. For students-to-be, an immersive experience awaits, where creative exchange will empower you to imagine and create. If you are looking for a creative, innovative arts education in one of the UK's most livable cities, Norwich University of the Arts might be just the place for you.

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