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York St John University · Undergraduate
£4,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Acting at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Create unique stories and perform in your own plays, as you become a knowledgeable and diverse actor. Study the techniques and history of acting on this performance focused degree. Develop your practical skills as you explore the use of voice, movement and acting and build your unique identity as a performer. International tuition fees are £14,000 per year, 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Acting Techniques and Practice
Voice and Movement for Performance
Character Development and Interpretation
Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
Ensemble Performance and Collaboration
Solo Performance and Personal Identity
Contemporary Performance Forms and Experimentation
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W410
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 — York St John University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £18,500 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £19,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,500 | £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▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,000 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
70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
45%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
74%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
69%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
76%Student voice
67%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 York St John University
York St John University offers Acting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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