The MA Screen Acting course offers students consolidated, bespoke, and advanced training for actors with existing experience in acting and/or performance. You will learn to deliver strong performances within a demanding and competitive industry, taking advantage of industry advancements to explore new technology alongside traditional forms of production.

Alongside craft skills and understanding, you will create your own professional profile, encouraging innovation and entrepreneurialism as you take the next steps in your career, including sessions on fundraising, personal finance, and more.

What You Will Study

Over three trimesters, you will gain advanced insight into the craft of screen acting, and the professional requirements involved in working in the industry.

Trimester One works as both a refresher and a deep investigation into the core facets of screen acting. You will consider the different ways in which a performer connects to their audience, the camera, and their character or role, all while exploring what makes a compelling performance. In addition, you will work on dramaturgy, developing your skills in breaking down and acting scripts, and exploring improvisation.

In Trimester Two, you will build on this learning with more in-depth studies of industry areas. You will learn more about commercial performances and productions, put your acting skills into practice in technology-enhanced spaces, and collaborate with students from other MA pathways on a research project.

In Trimester Three, you will draw together your practical, theoretical, and industry understanding into the creation and delivery of a filmed artefact and complete your career plan as part of your progression into real world employment.