📖Introduction

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a dynamic institution renowned for its innovative and career-focused education. With a history dating back to 1875, QMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as health sciences, business management, arts and social sciences, and media. The university is known for its strong links to industry and its commitment to experiential learning, ensuring that students gain practical skills and real-world experience. QMU's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment create a vibrant community that prepares students for successful careers and fosters their personal and professional development.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Acting and Performance at Queen Margaret University

This two-year BA (Hons) in Acting course draws on QMU’s highly respected teaching expertise within the performing arts. The rich and varied curriculum will provide a distinctive actor training in the conservatoire tradition. The course gives graduates the skills necessary to work as an actor, on stage or on screen. You can also apply these skills to a wide range of other roles in the performing arts. This could include playwriting, community outreach, and theatre in education. You can select from a range of optional modules that complement your training as an actor and will enhance your future opportunities. The course is an articulation route for students who have already achieved an HND in Acting and Performance/Musical Theatre or who have completed two years of an appropriate degree. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Entry requirements

Direct Entry: HND Acting and Performance/Musical Theatre with A in the graded unit for the second year. Foundation degrees in appropriate subjects considered. Two years of a relevant degree considered.

You will:
build an expressive set of voice and movement skills;
explore characterisation and in-depth character development;
discover the dynamics and performative structures of a wide range of contemporary and historical texts; and
understand and develop a range of film and media techniques for acting in front of, and working behind, the camera.

Modules
Advanced Acting: Skills
Advanced Acting: Text and Techniques
Advanced Acting: Screen and Media

You will:
create an audition portfolio and audition for a range of industry specialists;
create a showreel and a voice reel;
perform in a piece of live theatre and make a film;
perform in both a live and digital showcase; and
learn about the industry and how to market yourself within it.

Modules
Audition and Showcase
Honours Performance Project
Creative Entrepreneurship
plus options

Options could include:
Playwriting
Writing for Radio
Creativity with the Community
Drama and Education
Directing, Designing and Performing Shakespeare
Directing, Designing and Performing Contemporary Plays
Devised Physical Theatre
Performance Art Practices

NB The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2023) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2024. Please check back here for any updates.

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🏫About Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University (QMU), located in Scotland, is a forward-thinking institution that has been providing innovative and career-focused education since its establishment in 1875. With a commitment to creating positive social and economic impact, QMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as health sciences, business management, arts and social sciences, and media. The university prioritizes experiential learning and industry engagement, ensuring that students acquire practical skills and real-world experience to thrive in their chosen fields. QMU's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment contribute to a vibrant community where students are encouraged to develop their talents, critical thinking abilities, and entrepreneurial mindset. With its strong emphasis on practical education, industry connections, and societal relevance, Queen Margaret University continues to shape the future leaders and professionals who will make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

8,000 GBP per year

16,000 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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