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Take the spotlight, tread the boards, and break the fourth wall on our exciting industry connected BA (Hons) Acting degree course at UCA Farnham. 

Our practical and performance-based degree gives you the in-depth vocational training you’ll need to excel on stage, on screen, and in digital media, with rigorous practical learning and collaborations with a wide range of industry partners and networks including the National Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the British Film Institute. This course is also recognised by Spotlight and Equity UK.
 
You will participate in workshops specialising in voice, movement, text, and character, and as this course is production focussed, you will be cast in both live and digital performances as well as devising your own work. You will be supported in your professional development, producing a portfolio including headshots, voice reels, showreels, and a website.

You’ll be able to use our state-of-the-art facilities, including our recording, motion capture, and virtual production studios, while our partnerships with Farnham Maltings and other respected theatres will enable you to learn and showcase your work in professional live performance environments. When you graduate, you may also be able to audition for the new UCA Graduate Company.

Integrated Foundation Year
UCA’s Integrated Foundation Year is designed to give you the skills you’ll need to start your degree in the best possible way – with confidence, solid knowledge of creative practice, study skills and more.

You’ll explore a range of creative techniques and develop your portfolio, with your chosen subject in mind. We’ll work with you throughout the year to ensure you’re on the right track and give you the tools to achieve your highest potential on your degree.

Professional practice year

If you opt to complete a professional practice year, this will take place in year three. You will undertake a placement within the creative industries to further develop your skills and CV.

While on your Professional Practice Year, you will be required to pay a reduced tuition fee for that year. This fee will be determined using government funding regulations. Based on current regulations, we expect this to be a maximum of 20% of the tuition fee rate that you are charged for your second year of study. You will also incur additional travel and accommodation costs during this year. The University will provide you with further advice and guidance about this as you approach your Professional Practice Year.

Please note: If you are an international applicant, you will need to enrol onto the course ‘with Professional Practice Year’. It will not be possible to transfer onto the Professional Practice Year after enrolment