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Acting BA Hons
Train to be a professional actor and set yourself apart by working with experts from the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, one of the UK’s largest regional theatres. Join a tight-knit community and
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
What you won’t need to do
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Acting BA Hons
Year 1
Year 2
Year 4
Entry requirements for Performing Arts and Drama at University of Plymouth
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
Required subjects for Acting BA Hons at University of Plymouth
104-112 UCAS Tariff points.
We would encourage all individuals to apply whatever their qualifications. We understand that not every applicant will come from a formal educational setting and we recognise relevant experience and passion and not just grades when we review applications.
UCAS points for current students on Performing Arts and Drama at University of Plymouth
Asked for:
104 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
With 5.5 in all elements.
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