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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W411
Stage and Screen Acting
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£17,520Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Stage and Screen Acting 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 Stage and Screen Acting course has a 93% student satisfaction rate. National Student Survey, 2024 Ambition is everything and this inspiring degree provides contemporary vocational actor training, in a variety of styles, media and venues, with direct entry into year three. BA (Hons) Stage and Screen Acting is a full-time course studied over two years, and is designed to provide a credible vocational training for applicants who have completed two years of Higher Education. 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
Performance Techniques and Craft
Screen Acting and Camera Work
Shakespearean Drama and Text Analysis
Practical Stagecraft and Production
Character Development and Improvisation
Voice and Movement for Actors
Contemporary Performance Styles
Professional Practice and Industry Engagement
UCAS Code:W411
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ 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
£17,520
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,080
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
95%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
99%Assessment and feedback
98%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
97%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University offers Stage and Screen Acting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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