Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Acting and Performance with Integrated Foundation Year Global University Systems (GUS) - University for the Creative Arts - Farnham Campus, UK

Our practical and performance-based degree gives you the in-depth vocational training you’ll need to excel on stage, on screen and in digital media, with rigorous practical learning and collaborations with a wide range of industry partners and networks including the National Theatre and British Film Institute. This course is also accredited by Spotlight and Equity UK.

You'll participate in workshops specialising in voice, movement, text and character, and as this course is production focused, you will be cast in both live and recorded performances as well as devising your own work. You'll be supported in your professional development, producing a portfolio including headshots, a voice reel, showreel and website.

You’ll be able to use our state-of-the-art facilities, including our recording, motion capture, and virtual production studios, while our partnerships with Farnham Maltings and other respected theatres will enable you to learn and showcase your work in professional live performance environments. When you graduate, you’ll also be able to audition for the new UCA Graduate Company.

This course has previously been named BA (Hons) Acting & Performance and the title has been updated to BA (Hons) Acting from September 2025 entry.

• Students entering the degree course in September 2024 will be entering BA (Hons) Acting & Performance.
• Students joining the course with either the Integrated Foundation or Integrated International Foundation in September 2024 will be entering BA (Hons) Acting.

Integrated Foundation Year
UCA’s Integrated Foundation Year is designed to give you the skills you’ll need to start your degree in the best possible way – with confidence, solid knowledge of creative practice, study skills and more.

You’ll explore a range of creative techniques and develop your portfolio, with your chosen subject in mind. We’ll work with you throughout the year to ensure you’re on the right track and give you the tools to achieve your highest potential on your degree.