Acting and Community Engagement

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the BA (Hons) Acting and Community Engagement provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. East 15 Acting School’s BA Acting and Community Engagement course is a professional route into the world of community-focused theatre practice in which artists create theatre for, with, and about the communities in which they live. In an intensely practical, professionally oriented environment, a broad range of acting, performance and community facilitation skills are developed through local projects and in partnership with leading industry organisations. You will work extensively with communities and professionals throughout your training, making for a seamless transition to a professional... International tuition fees are £22,600 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 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £16,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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