BA in Acting
De Montfort University — Leicester, Leicestershire
About this program
Comprehensive and inclusive actor training preparing students for the rapidly changing acting profession and next generation of professionals. Training for stage, screen, and digital platforms. Modules include: acting, rehearsal methods, body and voice, physical theatre, film and TV, devised performance, auditions, and a paid placement year at Year 3 (previously at Leicester's Curve Theatre, professional companies, and corporate industries). London Showcase for graduating students. Graduate entry to Spotlight (professional casting directory). Conservatoire-style approach with significant studio time (up to 30 hours/week contact). Taught at The Sue Townsend Theatre at Leicester College (validated by DMU). 2-year route also available via Leicester College. DMU is recognised as a Centre for Excellence in Performance Arts (PACE) with specialist studios and rehearsal spaces designed specifically for performance learning. Over 27,000 students; internationally diverse; strong industry connections across UK performing arts. Block teaching model: one module at a time for focused engagement.
Audition & application overview
- Requires a live or recorded audition
- Requires a monologue
- Requires an essay
In Person and Virtual
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