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The BA Acting and Performance at LSBU offers a conservatoire-style training in the heart of London, developing the next generation of skilled, creative, ‘industry ready’ actors, performers, directors and theatre makers.
You will study, learn and train with leading industry professionals in the heart of London’s cultural quarter working in close proximity to, and with, some of the worlds’ most respected theatres and companies.
As a student of the BA Acting and Performance you will undertake an intensive conservatoire style training focusing on specialist stage and screen acting techniques combined with creative composition and theatre making strategies designed to develop you as a highly flexible performer ready for the demands of this challenging industry.
Acting students study weekly text, movement and voice classes throughout their first year. Under the direction of our professional voice coach all students will train with the acclaimed Estill vocal training method towards an Estill Figure Proficiency Level 1 certificate (EPT) widely recognised throughout the industry as the gold-standard of voice training.
Your acting skills will be applied to a series of professional-style briefs including scene studies and small and large-scale productions allowing you to showcase your work regularly throughout the course. You will be taught by industry and academic practitioners delivering the best contemporary acting training methods whilst simultaneously developing your ability to make your own original theatre work, creating a portfolio of flexible skills and training fully suited to the professional, creative world of tomorrow.
A snapshot of our fantastic student performances across a range of shows from the past year.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
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Your training on the BA Acting and Performance begins with weekly vocal and movement technique classes throughout your first year, developing your skills ready to apply these to professionally directed productions in years 2 and 3. Our company voice coach is an Estill trained teacher who works with you in this exciting method of vocal training being widely adopted by the conservatoire.
In your first year you will have a foundational training in:
In your second year you will take part in a series of industry directed residencies and production.
You can also choose optional modules in:
In your final year of study you will focus on developing your portfolio and refining your craft and artistic practice.
You can then take options in:
Your final semester will be focused entirely on developing your showcase project in acting, directing, writing or multimedia, immersive or physical theatre performance. This project will be supervised by a member of the academic team with their own industry practice and will allow you to prepare a significant piece of work to launch you into the industry on graduation.
Over the three years you spend at LSBU you will learn the full content of the renowned Estill Voice Training™ Level 1 and Level 2 courses. There will also be an option in final year to focus on attaining an Estill Figure Proficiency certificate which, if you choose to, can be used as the first step towards teaching Estill technique to others. The Estill method of voice training is internationally recognised and is increasingly taught in UK drama schools.
Level 1: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft to add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice. Students will learn to control the 13 vocal structures that influence voice quality.
Level 2: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities used for both the speaking and singing voice and offer a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy.
Students from our courses have gone on to act in films, TV and theatre as well as producing, directing, stage-managing, writing and performing their own work.
A significant number of students have established their own theatre companies on graduation and used their final showcase to tour to small-scale theatre venues and festivals such as Latitude or the Edinburgh Fringe
Recent graduates have worked at:
Many graduates also choose to go on to further study or training at conservatoires such as East 15, Drama Centre, Mountview. Students have also gone on to train as Drama therapists and teachers as well as creative producers and stage managers
We offer an MA in Creative Performance Practice at LSBU for students interested in continuing their theatre-making training in partnership with The Lyric Hammersmith.
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At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
We have ongoing partnerships with a range of theatre companies including
Recent guest lectures include:
We are also proud to have David Oyelewo OBE (Selma, Les Miserables, A United Kingdom) as our honorary doctor and Associate Artist.
All lecturers have worked and trained in the theatre industry and bring a huge wealth of professional expertise and experience to their teaching on the course. This is underpinned by a strong commitment to the quality of teaching delivery led by Professor Gill Foster who was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship in 2018.
Students are taught in small and large-group rehearsals and practical acting workshops in our theatre, rehearsal studios and film studio. Practical acting training is delivered through weekly voice and movement technique classes. All students also have a personal tutor with whom they meet regularly to review their progress and discuss their learning experience
At LSBU you will work in industry standard facilities. The Edric Theatre and Studios is at the heart of our Southwark campus in SE1 and comprises a mainstage and studio theatre together with a suite of fully equipped, dance-drama rehearsal studios. In addition, you will have access to the mulit million pound Elephant Studios at LSBU with a professional green-screen Film Studio, Sound Labs, Photographic Studios and fully equipped Recording Studios.
However, the learning experience won’t stop there. You’ll also benefit from the advantages of learning in a wider University environment allowing you to get the best of both worlds. All our students take part in our extensive enhancement programme which involves guest lectures, industry employment symposia, subsidised theatre visits and access to our Associate Artist Programme where selected students will have the opportunity to work with a professional industry mentor. Students are also able to meet and work with students in other, related disciplines such as Film, Music and Sound Design, Photography and Journalism. These collaborations mean that you can experiment in applying your own acting or production skills in different and creative ways, learning how to generate your unique skills profile ready for entry into the professional world on graduation.
This course is entirely assessed by practical skills assessments and coursework.
A successful audition is required for entry to this course. In addition, students will be expected to have achieved at least 112 UCAS points in a level 3 Drama, Theatre or Acting qualification.
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode Full-time |
Duration 3 years |
Start date September |
Application code W410 |
Application method |
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UK fee: £9250 | International fee: £14900 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5674 | Session code: 1FS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £27750 |
International £44700 |
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