📖Introduction

Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Acting at Birmingham City University

Transform your career with our postgraduate qualification in acting. Designed to advance your practical and professional progress, our MA Acting course provides intense training from staff with rich industry experience. Previous graduates of this course have gone on to succeed as established performers, including roles at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Royal Shakespeare Company. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):
Acting Exercises
40 credits
Acting Skills 1
20 credits
Workshop 1 and 2
20 credits
Professional Studies
20 credits
Production
20 credits
Major Project
60 credits

The MA in Acting operates as a one-year, full-time course. As a Master’s student, you will be expected to take a proactive attitude toward study with timetabled classes as well as time for self-directed study.

Throughout the course, you will be taught through a series of modules covering a different aspect of the acting field, teaching you a diverse, yet specialised combination of knowledge and skill. You will formulate a strong understanding of the importance of context to your work, maintaining an awareness of developments within the acting field.

Towards the end of your Master’s you will be expected to devise and present a research project. This project is designed to demonstrate an accumulation of the skills and knowledge you have developed throughout the programme. You will be expected to engage in independent study, researching a specific area of your theatrical interest.

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🏫About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a renowned institution of higher education located in Birmingham, England. With a history tracing back to 1843, the university has evolved into a leading modern university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Committed to providing a transformative learning experience, Birmingham City University focuses on practical learning, industry relevance, and employability. The university maintains strong connections with local and global industries, providing students with valuable opportunities for internships, placements, and networking. With a diverse student body and a vibrant campus culture, Birmingham City University nurtures creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Through its research and enterprise initiatives, the university contributes to knowledge advancement and engages with society to address contemporary challenges. Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally, preparing them for rewarding careers and lifelong learning.

🏠 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:

214 RMB

Tuition fee:

19,020 GBP per year

19,020 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: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, 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
  • 2 Recommendation letters

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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