About BA (hons) Acting in Manchester Metropolitan University
Overview
The BA Acting programme is a leading actor training based in the heart of Manchester.
Led by a team of specialist and highly experienced directors, teachers and practitioners, the BA (Hons) Acting course at Manchester School of Theatre has an outstanding reputation for training actors with the skills necessary for a successful career in film, television, radio and stage.
We are looking for your imagination, empathy, curiosity, passion and wonder.
We are looking for expressive people who are energetic, dynamic and driven to tell stories.
We will nurture your ability, teach you your craft and encourage you on the path to creative excellence.
You will work from a wide range of practitioners and a wealth of inspiring teachers and professional practitioners. You will train in all aspects of the craft including Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio.
Based in the Manchester School of Theatre, we will soon be moving into new accommodation specially built for us on Oxford Road. Our inspirational training venue will include:
- A 180 seat fully equipped studio theatre, with dressing rooms and green room
- Large movement and performance studios with sprung floors
- 8 additional rehearsal studios
- TV and radio studios
- Tutorial rooms
- Computer labs
Features and Benefits
- World class training in the heart of Manchester.
- A brand-new inspirational training hub including state of the art theatre, studios and rehearsal rooms.
- Recent students have won many prestigious awards including the Alan Bates Award, The Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award and the Laurence Olivier Bursary.
- Selected students will get to participate in a number of events and collaborations including Sam Wannamaker Award, RSC Weekend and potentially projects with the Hallé, RNCM, MIF and other international partners.
- A nationally and internationally acclaimed course which has links with the region’s key employers including BBC, MIF, Royal Exchange Theatre, HOME, RNCM, Hallé Orchestra and The Lowry.
- Strong links with the Manchester Writing School.
Career prospects
Graduates of the School pursue careers as professional actors working in theatre, film, TV and radio. Many former students also establish careers as professional directors, writers, filmmakers, agents and teachers.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with good grade.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0, with no component below 5.5
- TOEFL : Overall 79, With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
- PTE : 53, with no less than 51 in any section
Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Year of Establishment |
1970 |
| Programs Offered |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Total Enrollment |
38,000+ |
| International Students |
3,000+ |
| Intake Season |
Fall |
| Accommodation |
Available |
Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
- Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:
| Course |
Fees |
| Undergraduate Courses |
15,000 - 16,500 EUR |
| Graduate Taught Courses |
16,000 - 17,000 EUR |
| Graduate Research Courses |
16,000 - 27,500 EUR (varies band wise) |
| Avg.Living Cost |
7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year |
- Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
- Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
- Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.
