Here's what you will need to get a place on the Acting course at Norwich University of the Arts.
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See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Acting or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Drama and Theatre Studies | C |
| English Literature | B |
| Psychology | A* |
| Sociology | C |
| English Language | A |
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
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Source: Norwich University of the Arts
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
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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) |
You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Acting course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-acting/
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/
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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...
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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...
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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...
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.
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
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
Learning opportunities
84%
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
Assessment and feedback
81%
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
Academic support
92%
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
Organisation and management
45%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
55%
low
How well organised is your course?
35%
low
Learning resources
90%
high
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
Student voice
78%
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
Other NSS questions
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
See who's studying at Norwich University of the Arts. These students are taking Acting or another course from the same subject area.
Facts and figures about Norwich University of the Arts graduates who took Acting - or another course in the same subject area.
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
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
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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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