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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 410F

Acting with Foundation Year

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Arts University Bournemouth, the BA (Hons) Acting with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-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... 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:410F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Register your interest Book an Open Day Order our prospectus How to apply Downloads Programme Specification Course Costs Admissions Policy Designed for students with a passion for performance. AUB is such a wonderful place for international students... Kasandra Marie Georgi – “Follow your intuition and you will land exactly where you are meant to be” Theatre is often a second home for those looking to find an escape from their reality

📊 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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

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

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