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East 15 Acting School

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No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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BA (Hons) Creative Producing (Theatre and Short Film)

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program Recognition

East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Training & Productions

Full-time, industry-focused training for entrepreneurial artists interested in creating, producing, administrating, and promoting theatre and film

Develops business and entrepreneurial skills within a creative environment

Teaches how to turn artistic projects into viable ventures

Introduces stage, screen, and live event production processes

From 2026-27 the course is based at the Colchester Campus, set in 200 acres of parkland near Colchester city centre

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Snapshot

Satisfaction

90%

2025, 1 course, n=140

Continuation

94%

1 yr after entry

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · October 2026 start

International tuition & fees

£22,600

overseas students · October 2026 start

Ba Acting · east15.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Oct 5, 10:05 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Training & Productions

Full-time, industry-focused training for entrepreneurial artists interested in creating, producing, administrating, and promoting theatre and film

Develops business and entrepreneurial skills within a creative environment

Teaches how to turn artistic projects into viable ventures

Introduces stage, screen, and live event production processes

From 2026-27 the course is based at the Colchester Campus, set in 200 acres of parkland near Colchester city centre

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Training & Productions

Full-time, industry-focused training for entrepreneurial artists interested in creating, producing, administrating, and promoting theatre and film

Develops business and entrepreneurial skills within a creative environment

Teaches how to turn artistic projects into viable ventures

Introduces stage, screen, and live event production processes

From 2026-27 the course is based at the Colchester Campus, set in 200 acres of parkland near Colchester city centre

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The university application must be submitted before the interview.

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Good to Know

Application Logistics

Applications for October 2026 entry are now closed; applications for October 2027 entry are open

Apply through UCAS (Essex, institution code E70; BA Creative Producing (Theatre and Short Film) is UCAS code W900, Colchester Campus, campus code C) or the University of Essex Direct Application; do not complete both

If you are applying only to courses that require an interview, you do not need to submit the East 15 Application Form or a video audition: after you submit your UCAS or Direct Application, East 15 emails you an invitation to book your interview

Important Notes

There is no specific application deadline; East 15 may close courses at any time from early June

Applicants may only apply and audition once in each admissions cycle

What's The Process

Interview

This course is admitted by interview, held either in person or online

After you submit your UCAS or University of Essex application, East 15 emails you to book your interview

The interview is a chance to share your interest and enthusiasm for the creative industries, whether theatre, film, TV, radio, or events, along with your relevant experience and reasons for applying

You must be successful at interview to gain entry onto the course

Offers for this course are made only after a successful interview

UK applicants can visit campus and meet staff in person at the interview

Contact

Admissions queries: e15adms@essex.ac.uk

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

90%

2025, 1 course, n=140

Continuation

94%

1 yr after entry

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · October 2026 start

International tuition & fees

£22,600

overseas students · October 2026 start

Ba Acting · east15.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program Recognition

East 15 Acting School traces its heritage to 1961 and the legacy of Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Part of the University of Essex, ranked number one in the UK for drama and dance (Guardian University Guide 2026)

Training & Productions

Full-time, industry-focused training for entrepreneurial artists interested in creating, producing, administrating, and promoting theatre and film

Develops business and entrepreneurial skills within a creative environment

Teaches how to turn artistic projects into viable ventures

Introduces stage, screen, and live event production processes

From 2026-27 the course is based at the Colchester Campus, set in 200 acres of parkland near Colchester city centre

Updated Oct 5, 10:05 PM