Southampton Solent University

What you'll study

Students learn essential acting methods for theatre and screen, voice and movement techniques, approaches to performance history and theory, and devising practice. The programme offers:

• practical performance work in both stage and screen contexts
• participation in film projects and theatre productions presented in public venues
• two live public shows in Year 2 and involvement in a season of new plays in the final year
• a third-year industry-standard performance showcase listed on the Spotlight Performance Calendar and an internal nomination for the Spotlight Prize
• opportunities to create showreels, headshots and voice reels through student-directed film projects and professional partnerships
• recognition that fulfils Spotlight and Equity guidelines, enabling third-year students to become Spotlight Graduate members and obtain Equity full membership
• access to campus facilities including rehearsal rooms and a 64-seat flexi-form theatre, HD cameras, radio suites, multi-camera studios, Final Cut Pro edit suites and a specialist media production store

Entry requirements

Typical entry is via UCAS with 104–120 UCAS points and applicants will be required to present an audition. The course page notes flexible entry options and availability through Clearing for 2026 entry. For admissions queries, the university provides UK and international admissions contacts.

Career prospects

The degree aims to produce adaptable, reflective practitioners prepared for a range of performance-related roles. Graduates have progressed to postgraduate study, teaching, theatre and screen acting, theatre in education, cruise ship entertaining, children’s entertainment and other performance careers. The industry showcase and course partnerships are intended to help students develop networks and professional materials for casting and employment.

Scholarships & funding angle

Funding details are not specified on the page; prospective students should check university fees and finance pages and contact admissions for scholarship and funding options. The course’s industry connections and Spotlight/Equity recognition can support employability and access to professional platforms that may affect early-career earning potential.