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University of Wales Trinity Saint David

UCAS Code: W410 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

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Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange auditions for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

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About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Acting

Our Acting programme has been designed to give you all the skills needed for a successful career working in the performance and creative industries. It combines practical training with professional preparation to help you become a versatile and skilled performer.

The programme is highly practical and industry-focused, with a multi-skilled approach covering a range of performance styles including stage, screen, and voice acting. You’ll learn various acting techniques such as scripted characterisation methods, devising and improvisation. This diverse approach ensures you are well-prepared for any performance scenario.

As part of your training, you’ll engage in creative collaboration across the Performing Arts portfolio. This hands-on experience is essential for developing your performance skills and understanding how to work effectively with others in the industry. Our focus on a performance-based approach means you will spend a lot of time in practical workshops and rehearsal rooms, honing your acting skills and learning to express yourself creatively.

You will have the chance to work with industry professionals throughout your training, gaining insights into current working practices and building networks within the creative industries. This practical experience is key to building your performer identity and preparing you for a career as a professional actor.

Our training will prepare you for a portfolio career, where you might find yourself involved in various aspects of the performance world. The skills you acquire will not only be useful for acting but also transferable to other roles such as producing, media development, and project management. Additionally, you will gain experience in teaching and workshop leading, which are valuable skills for many career paths.

The programme reflects current trends in the creative sector and is delivered in a conservatoire-style setting. This means you will receive a high level of training, closely aligned with professional standards. The immersive nature of the course will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally, preparing you for a dynamic career in the performance and creative industries.

By the end of the course, you will have developed a range of practical skills and a deep understanding of acting techniques, making you ready to step into the world of professional acting or explore various other opportunities within the creative sector.

Modules

Year One - Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BA)

In your first year, you will lay the foundation for your acting career by exploring a broad range of skills. You will engage in musical performance, voice and movement, and improvisation to build a solid base. You’ll also delve into acting techniques and production practices, while developing your understanding of contemporary issues through creative projects. This year sets the stage for both practical performance and theoretical learning.

Compulsory
Musical Performance (20 credits)
Voice and Movement (20 credits)
Acting (20 credits)
Improvising and Devising (20 credits)
Production, Performance and Genre (20 credits)
Dance and Choreography (20 credits)

Optional
Personal Project (20 credits)

Year Two - Level 5 (Dip HE & BA)

Your second year focuses on refining your craft and expanding your industry knowledge. You will work on script and rehearsal, short film production, and performing Shakespeare to deepen your acting experience. Additionally, you will gain insights into drama in education and the creative industry and have opportunities for a work placement or international mobility opportunity to study abroad. This year enhances your practical skills and professional readiness.

Compulsory
Script, Rehearsal and Performance (20 credits)
Short Film Production (20 credits)
Performing Shakespeare (20 credits)
Drama and Theatre in Education (20 credits)
Specialised Performance Practice (20 credits)
Creative Industry (20 credits)

Optional
Personal Project (20 credits)
Work Placement (20 credits)
International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits)
Level 6 (BA)
In the final year, you will undertake significant performance projects that demonstrate your expertise and prepare you for your future career. You will complete an independent project and engage in site-specific theatre and professional practice. Further opportunities for work placements and international mobility to study abroad are available, allowing you to apply your skills in real-world settings and solidify your professional path.

Compulsory
Independent Project (40 credits)
Site-Specific Theatre (30 credits)
Professional Practice (20 credits)
Major Project (30 credits)

Optional
Individual Project (20 credits)
Personal Project (30 credits)
Work Placement (30 credits)
International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits)
The Role of Assistant (10 credits)

Assessment methods

Performances/Events
Students regularly have opportunities to take part in performances/events, through which we can see growth and application of skills and knowledge.

Regular tutorials
We hold formal, and informal, tutorials throughout the degree. Each student can discuss their work with the module tutor or Programme Manager during tutorials. We look at practical development, conceptual growth and future intentions.

Presentations
Presentations normally take place at the end of a module, exhibition or performance, in order to measure a student’s performance against assessment criteria.

Process workbooks
At level 4 & 5, students will document their process and practical work in a workbook which demonstrates their learning and individual pathway. At level 6, students write about and reflect on their practice and process in short written tasks and practical presentations.

During this course, students may be required to explore texts containing themes and issues that might be perceived as challenging.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£13,500
per year
International
£13,500
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

Carmarthen Campus

Department:

Design and Performing Industries

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

70%
Acting

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Drama

Teaching and learning

91%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
91%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

41%
Library resources
45%
IT resources
61%
Course specific equipment and facilities
45%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

94%
UK students
6%
International students
32%
Male students
68%
Female students
72%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

After graduation

The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Drama

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£15,600
low
Average annual salary
97%
med
Employed or in further education
55%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

66%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
7%
Teaching and educational professionals
7%
Other elementary services occupations

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Drama

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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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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