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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W412
Acting for Stage and Screen with Foundation Year
De Montfort UniversityGuildford, England
1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£20,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by De Montfort University, the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage and Screen with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Guildford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is taught at the Performance Preparation Academy (PPA) in Guildford. The Foundation Year Acting has been designed to enable aspiring actors to develop their skill set and knowledge base through a programme of practice-based classes and theory-based seminars and lectures. The course aims to equip students with the necessary skills to perform both individually and as part of an ensemble. The Acting module covers a wide range of techniques that focus on building core skills. 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 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Acting Techniques and Dramatic Text
Voice Production and Vocal Expression
Movement and Physical Theatre
Improvisation and Devising Practice
Scene Work and Ensemble Performance
Introduction to Performance Theory
Stage and Screen Performance Contexts
Professional Practice and Industry Awareness
UCAS Code:W412
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £19,000 | £20,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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
65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
70%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
73%Assessment and feedback
70%Academic support
67%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
86%Student voice
49%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About De Montfort University
De Montfort University offers Acting for Stage and Screen with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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