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Edinburgh Napier University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW34
Acting and English
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,220Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Acting and English at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Acting & English course has a 100% student satisfaction rate. National Student Survey, 2024 Develop your acting skills to a professional standard, while exploring English literature, and gain a deep understanding of the relationship between text and performance. We offer the only combined actor-training and English degree in the UK, allowing you to develop your acting skills while studying English literature, giving you a firm knowledge base from which to work in either field. 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 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Acting Techniques and Performance
Shakespeare and Dramatic Literature
Voice
Movement and Physical Theatre
Twentieth-Century Drama and Playwriting
Literary Analysis and Critical Theory
Screen Acting and Film Performance
Directing
Dramaturgy and Theatre Practice
Contemporary Performance and Adaptation Studies
UCAS Code:QW34
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Including English. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Award of International Baccalaureate Diploma with 27 points overall, with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,220
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,880
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 — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £17,000 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £19,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £20,500 | £24,500 | £30,500 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
97%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
93%Student voice
95%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University offers Acting and English as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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