Drama and Acting - BA(Hons)

Why BA (Hons) Drama and Acting?
If you love performing live and facing a challenge, studying BA (Hons) Drama and Acting at UWE Bristol is the next step for you. Our theatre community is supportive and dedicated - you will work closely with staff and your fellow students to share ideas and work as a collective on many productions.
You'll develop a strong foundation in all aspects of performing, balancing a background in acting theory with plenty of practical experience. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to a large number of live performances each year.
Why study this course?
We support you to develop in many aspects of performance through core modules in acting for stage and screen, and devising physical theatre. Our graduates emerge as confident and creative individuals. Equipped with an array of soft skills including collaboration, networking and organisation - ready to operate in the real world.
Drama and Acting is based at Bower Ashton Studios, part of UWE Brstol's City Campus and all that it has to offer. Classes are also taught at the Arnolfini, including Acting for Stage.
Real-world experience
We play a big part in Bristol's vibrant culture, with regular exchanges between the University and the local theatre network. From your first year, we'll support you to form your own theatre company, producing your own extra-curricular work and making the most of rehearsal and performance space.
As an actor, you will devise and perform original pieces of theatre. Specialist workshops led by staff and industry professionals will give you the chance to obtain specific skill-sets, and you'll showcase your work at the New Performance Festival.
Where it can take you
You'll graduate ready for a career performing for theatre, television, and film. You may also choose to progress to further study with one of the country's prestigious theatre schools such as LAMDA and RADA.