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BA (Hons) Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Transfer In Friendly

Program Overview

Three-year full-time vocational acting degree validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham, Brighton, Essex, and Manchester

Training & Productions

In-depth training in acting for theatre, film, TV, and recorded media

Specialist masterclasses in mask work, puppetry, TV presenting, and stage combat

Optional modules allow bespoke learning pathways

Final year red-carpet film screening and fully produced play for industry guests

Industry Connections

Over 35 years training performers in Essex, now across four UK campuses

Agent Panel Days provide networking and professional representation opportunities

Graduates appear in West End, Broadway, UK/international tours, television, and film

Notable Alumni

Emmanuel Kome — Doctor Who, Bridgerton, Dua Lipa at Glastonbury

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Joseph David Payne — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

77%

2025, 3 courses, n=380

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026

International tuition & fees

£15,950

overseas students · 2026

Fees Finance · performerscollege.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Oct 6, 6:42 AM

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Three-year full-time vocational acting degree validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham, Brighton, Essex, and Manchester

Training & Productions

In-depth training in acting for theatre, film, TV, and recorded media

Specialist masterclasses in mask work, puppetry, TV presenting, and stage combat

Optional modules allow bespoke learning pathways

Final year red-carpet film screening and fully produced play for industry guests

Industry Connections

Over 35 years training performers in Essex, now across four UK campuses

Agent Panel Days provide networking and professional representation opportunities

Graduates appear in West End, Broadway, UK/international tours, television, and film

Notable Alumni

Emmanuel Kome — Doctor Who, Bridgerton, Dua Lipa at Glastonbury

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Joseph David Payne — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Program Highlights

Program Overview

Three-year full-time vocational acting degree validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham, Brighton, Essex, and Manchester

Training & Productions

In-depth training in acting for theatre, film, TV, and recorded media

Specialist masterclasses in mask work, puppetry, TV presenting, and stage combat

Optional modules allow bespoke learning pathways

Final year red-carpet film screening and fully produced play for industry guests

Industry Connections

Over 35 years training performers in Essex, now across four UK campuses

Agent Panel Days provide networking and professional representation opportunities

Graduates appear in West End, Broadway, UK/international tours, television, and film

Notable Alumni

Emmanuel Kome — Doctor Who, Bridgerton, Dua Lipa at Glastonbury

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Joseph David Payne — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Key Info

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Deadline

UCAS DeadlineJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

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Auditions

Essex Audition Day

Nov 7 & 28, 2026Dec 12, 2026

Manchester Audition Day

Nov 28, 2026Dec 12, 2026Jan 16, 2027

Birmingham Audition Day

Dec 5 & 12, 2026Jan 16, 2027

Brighton Audition Day

Dec 12, 2026Jan 16 & 23, 2027

Auditions · performerscollege.ac.uk

Audition Requirements

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues

One contemporary monologue from a published play written post-2000

One contrasting monologue of your choice from any era, genre, or source

Around 2 minutes each, ideally a character close to your own age

Must not be sections of film or TV scripts

Choose character-driven, text-based pieces; avoid absurdist/surrealist or non-human characters

Video Specifications

Online Self-Tape Audition

In a brief spoken introduction to camera, please include:

Your full name

Where you are currently studying and a summary of your experience so far

Why you are interested in studying at Performers College

Your career aspirations

A contemporary monologue from a published play written post 2000

A second contrasting monologue of your choice from any era, genre or source

Monologues should be a maximum of 2 minutes each and, where possible, involve a character close to your own age

Monologues should not be sections of film or TV scripts

Ba Hons Acting For Stage Screen And Digital Media Audition Guidelines 2025 · bimm.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Portal

Apply via UCAS under BIMM University (UCAS code W700, Institution code B39)

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points (3 A-Levels or equivalent)

3 GCSEs at C/4 or above, including English Language

IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) for international students

Contextual offers available for eligible applicants

Fees & Finance

No audition fee or deposit required to secure your place

Student Finance England loans cover the full tuition fee for eligible UK students

Transfer Pathway

Applicants who have previously studied in higher education may be eligible to apply to join the BA (Hons) Acting for Stage, Screen & Digital Media directly at Level 5 via RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Ba Hons Acting Stage Screen Digital Media · performerscollege.ac.uk

What's The Process

Audition Process

Live audition held on campus November to March

Online self-tape audition available for those unable to attend in person

Student ambassador Q&A and an individual interview with the audition panel

Outcome notified within two weeks; conditional or unconditional offer confirmed via UCAS Track

Audition Expectations

Improvisation workshop (no preparation needed)

Screen Acting session using industry-standard filming equipment

Movement for Actors session

Monologue workshop: perform your prepared monologue(s) to a panel; you may be directed

Scholarship Info

Student Finance England loans available to cover full tuition fee

Fair Access Fund bursaries for underrepresented students

Travel bursary of up to 50 GBP for open day and audition attendance

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

77%

2025, 3 courses, n=380

Continuation

90%

1 yr after entry

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,790

Home students · 2026

International tuition & fees

£15,950

overseas students · 2026

Fees Finance · performerscollege.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program Overview

Three-year full-time vocational acting degree validated by BIMM University

Available at Birmingham, Brighton, Essex, and Manchester

Training & Productions

In-depth training in acting for theatre, film, TV, and recorded media

Specialist masterclasses in mask work, puppetry, TV presenting, and stage combat

Optional modules allow bespoke learning pathways

Final year red-carpet film screening and fully produced play for industry guests

Industry Connections

Over 35 years training performers in Essex, now across four UK campuses

Agent Panel Days provide networking and professional representation opportunities

Graduates appear in West End, Broadway, UK/international tours, television, and film

Notable Alumni

Emmanuel Kome — Doctor Who, Bridgerton, Dua Lipa at Glastonbury

Adrian Gas — director/choreographer for Take That, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue

Joseph David Payne — Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Updated Oct 6, 6:42 AM