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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: D033

Acting and Performance (top up)

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Acting and Performance (top up) at Sheffield Hallam University. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - Develop high-level skills as an actor and performer. - Research, plan and execute professional-standard performances across a range of media. - Create a digital portfolio to showcase your work. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 84% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Acting Technique
Performance Analysis and Interpretation
Applied Theatre Practice
Acting with Texts
Comic Performance and Physical Comedy
Production and Performance Management
Professional Portfolio Development
Community Engagement and Social Performance
UCAS Code:D033
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic52————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Annual fees for 3/4 year programme

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£25,000
3 years£14,500£19,000£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,500£29,000

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▼ 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
72%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
80%
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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Transform Together Scholarships

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50% off feesscholarship value
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Performance Athlete Support Programme

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Sir Michael and Lady Morven Heller Bursary

Sheffield Hallam University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Care Leaver Package

Sheffield Hallam University · Undergraduate

£3,600scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University offers Acting and Performance (top up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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