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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W410

Acting BA

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£20,960Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the BA (Hons) Acting BA provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Apply your passion and complete your training at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire – we offer drama school level training to mould you into a versatile actor and help you launch your career. Our BA (Hons) Acting is designed to develop you practically, personally and professionally and prepare you for this challenging industry. We have carefully designed a contemporary course that will train you for a creative career in front of a stage, screen or radio audience. International tuition fees are £20,960 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Acting Technique and Performance
Voice and Speech for Actors
Movement and Physical Theatre
Character Development and Analysis
Screen Acting and Television Production
Stage Combat and Choreography
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
Professional Practice and Industry Preparation
UCAS Code:W410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

A Level: 64 UCAS tariff points / CC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of three subjects will be considered. Preferred subjects: Drama.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,960

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,880

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,000£28,000
3 years£14,000£18,500£24,000
5 years£19,500£23,500£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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH25-02-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
60%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 data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
98%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
46%
Learning resources
68%
Student voice
44%
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 Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers Acting BA as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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