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BA (Hons) Acting

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredNo InterviewUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person Only

Program Recognition

Top 10 in the UK for Drama and Dance (Guardian League Table 2026)

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Formerly Birmingham School of Acting (drama school training since 1936)

Training

Vocational conservatoire-style training in acting, voice, movement, and singing

Final-year professional productions staged in external Birmingham theatres

Opportunity to create a professional show reel and perform industry showcases

Access to Curzon Street Studios for film and commercial projects

Notable Alumni

Nicola Coughlan — Bridgerton, Derry Girls

Helen George — Call the Midwife

Rob Mallard — Coronation Street, British Soap Award Best Newcomer 2017

Facilities

£57 million Royal Birmingham Conservatoire building

Dedicated acting studios at Ruskin Hall, Bournville

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

85%

2025, 7 courses, n=315

Continuation

95%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£10,050

Home students · 2027-2028

International tuition & fees

£21,690

overseas students · 2027-2028

Acting Ba Hons 2027 28 · bcu.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Sep 30, 4:11 PM

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Top 10 in the UK for Drama and Dance (Guardian League Table 2026)

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Formerly Birmingham School of Acting (drama school training since 1936)

Training

Vocational conservatoire-style training in acting, voice, movement, and singing

Final-year professional productions staged in external Birmingham theatres

Opportunity to create a professional show reel and perform industry showcases

Access to Curzon Street Studios for film and commercial projects

Notable Alumni

Nicola Coughlan — Bridgerton, Derry Girls

Helen George — Call the Midwife

Rob Mallard — Coronation Street, British Soap Award Best Newcomer 2017

Facilities

£57 million Royal Birmingham Conservatoire building

Dedicated acting studios at Ruskin Hall, Bournville

Program Highlights

Program Recognition

Top 10 in the UK for Drama and Dance (Guardian League Table 2026)

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Formerly Birmingham School of Acting (drama school training since 1936)

Training

Vocational conservatoire-style training in acting, voice, movement, and singing

Final-year professional productions staged in external Birmingham theatres

Opportunity to create a professional show reel and perform industry showcases

Access to Curzon Street Studios for film and commercial projects

Notable Alumni

Nicola Coughlan — Bridgerton, Derry Girls

Helen George — Call the Midwife

Rob Mallard — Coronation Street, British Soap Award Best Newcomer 2017

Facilities

£57 million Royal Birmingham Conservatoire building

Dedicated acting studios at Ruskin Hall, Bournville

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

UCAS Conservatoires Fee

£34.50

Opens

Jul 9, 2026

Deadline

UCAS Conservatoires Deadline (Music)Oct 1, 2026

UCAS Conservatoires Deadline (Acting & Drama)UCAS Undergraduate Equal Consideration DeadlineJan 13, 2027

Final UCAS Conservatoires Application DateSep 23, 2027

Ucas Conservatoires When To Apply · ucas.com

Program AppApplication

Fee

Audition Fee

£38

Audition

OR — Recorded Video Audition

Initial recording panel assessments beginDec 10, 2026

Ba Acting · bcu.ac.uk

Prescreen Requirements

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues, 2 Min Max Each

One from a Classical play (Elizabethan/Jacobean)

One from a contemporary play

Both must be memorised and from published plays

Choose speeches suitable to your age and casting

Filming Guidance

State your name and UCAS number

State the character name, play, and playwright and briefly explain where the character is in the play

Upload the filmed submission to YouTube

Ba Acting · bcu.ac.uk

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Songs

One Accompanied Song, 3 Min Max

Choose a published work suitable for your age and vocal range

Piano accompaniment is required

RBC provides the pianist; provide sheet music in the correct key and a suitable format

Monologues

Two Contrasting Monologues, 2 Min Max Each

One must be from an Elizabethan/Jacobean play

The other must be contemporary

The same speeches as the initial audition may be used unless the initial panel says otherwise

Both must be memorised and performed live

Be ready to discuss the play and character journey

Additional Materials

Sheet Music

Provide the recall pianist with sheet music in the correct key and a suitable format

Ba Acting · bcu.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply through UCAS Conservatoires

2027 entry applications opened 9 July 2026

Equal-consideration deadline: 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time

Applications after that date may still be considered where places remain

Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 18 when teaching begins in September

Fall enrollment only

What's The Process

Audition Process

Initial stage: upload two filmed monologues to YouTube and submit the completed audition recording form through mySRS within two weeks of the acknowledgement email

Include a personal introduction of no more than two minutes covering your inspiration, objectives, experience, why RBC, and what you hope to gain

RBC normally issues the initial decision within 10 working days; international recording decisions may take up to 30 days

Recall stage: acting workshop, voice and movement assessments, two speeches, and one song

Home applicants attend the recall on campus; international applicants attend live through Microsoft Teams

Home applicants unable to attend in person may be considered for Teams in exceptional circumstances

Bring comfortable movement clothing and refreshments/lunch

School info

Snapshot

Satisfaction

85%

2025, 7 courses, n=315

Continuation

95%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

1.2K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£10,050

Home students · 2027-2028

International tuition & fees

£21,690

overseas students · 2027-2028

Acting Ba Hons 2027 28 · bcu.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program Recognition

Top 10 in the UK for Drama and Dance (Guardian League Table 2026)

Member of the Federation of Drama Schools

Formerly Birmingham School of Acting (drama school training since 1936)

Training

Vocational conservatoire-style training in acting, voice, movement, and singing

Final-year professional productions staged in external Birmingham theatres

Opportunity to create a professional show reel and perform industry showcases

Access to Curzon Street Studios for film and commercial projects

Notable Alumni

Nicola Coughlan — Bridgerton, Derry Girls

Helen George — Call the Midwife

Rob Mallard — Coronation Street, British Soap Award Best Newcomer 2017

Facilities

£57 million Royal Birmingham Conservatoire building

Dedicated acting studios at Ruskin Hall, Bournville

Updated Sep 30, 4:11 PM

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