Acting BA
Entry requirements
A level
Drama subject preferred A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications (AS Levels must be in different subject to A-Levels) to obtain 64 pts
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3. Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied for Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
Pass with 120 credits at Level 4 Must be in a Drama related pathway Year 1 entry only
Pass with 240 credits at Level 5 Must be in a Drama related pathway Year 1 entry only
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB Diploma will be accepted
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 64 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include English Language taken at either Ordinary Level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level minimum grade H1/H7 (or A-D / A1-D3 up to and including 2016)
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve a minimum of 64 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
Achieve a minimum of 64 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades DDDDD is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers.
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" Considered with a maximum of 2 other Level 3 qualifications to obtain 64 pts
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About this course
Apply your passion and complete your training at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – we offer drama school level training to mould you into a versatile actor and help you launch your career.
Our BA (Hons) Acting is designed to develop you practically, personally and professionally and prepare you for this challenging industry. We have carefully designed a contemporary course that will train you for a creative career in front of a stage, screen or radio audience. You will receive specialist training in voice, movement and singing, graduating with the skill and aptitude to take on the exciting and dynamic world of the dramatic arts.
According to the Guardian University Guide 2020, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire's acting and performance provision is in the UK's top ten drama schools (drama and dance category).
This course equips you with the skills you need to become a professional actor; continually stretching and challenging you to reach new levels of personal achievement and self-discovery. As a vocational actor training course, full commitment and attendance would be expected.
This course is based the School of Acting at Ruskin Hall in Bournville.
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