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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W410

Acting

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Acting at Arts University Bournemouth. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Why Choose Us? Unique Film Production Experiences: The only acting course in the UK to offer fully integrated film production opportunities working in collaboration with filmmakers, makeup and costume artists as part of the world-renowned Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills). Stage Production Opportunities: Opportunities to work on stage productions in our art deco Palace Court Theatre and on a variety of exciting projects and exercises with students across multiple disciplines. Collaboration with Industry Professionals: Opportunities to work with... International tuition fees are £19,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Why Choose Us?
Unique Film Production Experiences
Stage Production Opportunities
Collaboration with Industry Professionals
What To Expect
Master Physical and Vocal Artistry
Craft Compelling Characters
Create for Varied Audiences
Navigate Performance Vocabularies
Become a Reflective Practitioner
The Future Starts Here
UCAS Code:W410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Arts University Bournemouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£25,000£30,000
3 years£12,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£18,000£24,000£31,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
69%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Acting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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