2023/24 Term Dates
Autumn term 11 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 8 January – 28 March 2024
Summer term 15 April – 12 July 2024
BA (HONS) PERFORMANCE – ACTING
Validated by University of East Anglia
Three years (full-time)
Mountview’s vocational actor training will thoroughly prepare you for a career in theatre, TV, film and recorded arts.
The course develops technical skills through a combination of workshops and performances. Classes are designed to inspire imaginative engagement and develop practical experience, encouraging students to take risks, develop strengths and expand their acting range.
Early application is strongly encouraged.
Graduate Destinations
Notable Acting graduates include:
- GILES TERERA – Hamilton (West End), Othello (National Theatre)
- LOUISA HARLAND – Derry Girls (Channel 4)
- EDDIE MARSAN – The Power (Amazon Prime), Deadpool 2 (20th Century Fox)
- JIM HOWICK – Ghosts (BBC), Horrible Histories (BBC)
- BRENDAN COYLE – Downton Abbey (ITV)
Course Content and Delivery
Study takes place over three 12-week terms a year for three years. Students work in small classes and receive over 25 hours of direct teaching time each week.
The course is delivered through classes, projects workshops and performance opportunities. During the course students engage in a range of performance projects, working on Shakespeare, contemporary plays and musicals as well as devising original work. The first half of each term is devoted to skills classes whilst in the second half of each term these skills are applied to performance projects.
In the second year, skills are further explored in collaboration classes which include peer integration and team teaching to enhance your creativity and help you to make connections between subjects.
Additionally, there is time given to tailored ‘surgeries’ to focus on detail and help develop independence and confidence in each individual’s practice.
Showcase
The focus of the third year is public performance, film and recorded voice. Students work with professional creative teams to present a range of productions and an industry showcase, and create a voice and film showreel.
Audiences for third year productions will include agents, casting directors and other industry figures, as well as the general public.
Students also work closely with Mountview’s Industry Liaison Manager to understand and prepare for life as a working performer.
This course will run subject to re-approval by the University of East Anglia (UEA). This means the course is currently going through UEA’s process to confirm the course will lead to a UEA award. Course re-approval will take place in the Summer term 2024 and is expected to be confirmed by August 2024. All courses validated by UEA are revalidated every five years through this re-approval process.
Skills
- Acting
- Acting for camera
- Improvisation
- Actor & text
- Voice
- Singing
- Movement & dance
- Verse
- Alexander Technique
- Research
- Reflection on acting practice
Performance
- Realism project
- Ensemble project
- International Text
2023/24 Term Dates
Autumn term 11 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 8 January – 28 March 2024
Summer term 15 April – 12 July 2024
Skills
- Acting
- Acting for camera
- Singing & musical theatre
- Actor & text
- Voice
- Movement & dance
- Singing
- Recorded voice
- Stage combat
- Career development
- Reflection on acting practice
- Audition technique
Performance
- Shakespeare
- Bespoke text
- American text
2023/24 Term Dates
Autumn term 11 September – 15 December 2023
Spring term 8 January – 28 March 2024
Summer term 15 April – 12 July 2024
Skills
- Audition technique
- Reflection on acting practice
Performance
- Two public productions and one film with screening
- Industry showcase
- TV showreel
- Recorded voicereel
All modules are compulsory. This is a practical, vocational course which is assessed both continuously and through specific assignments. You are required to write a reflection on acting practice during each year of the course which supports your ability to interrogate and reflect upon your learning. There are also supporting classes that are un-assessed elements of the training including Alexander Technique, audition technique and the third year professional showcase.
If you secure professional work in your final year you may, subject to approval, be assessed on this in place of one of the public productions and still receive a Degree.
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USEFUL INFO
| Audition Fee | £50 |
| 2024/25 UK/Republic of Ireland Students Course Fee | £15,105 p/a |
| 2024/25 International Students Course Fee | £19,325 p/a |
Fees are subject to annual review and may increase in years 2 and 3 in line with inflation. One term’s notice will be given of any increases.
Limited audition fee waivers and reductions are available for candidates with a household income of less than £21,000.
Additional costs include grey palette active wear for workshops and dance shoes – allow around £180. In year 3 there will be additional costs for headshots and Spotlight membership – allow £350.
There are a number of student scholarships available.
Funding and ScholarshipsApplicants must be aged 18 years or over at the start of the course. Entry is based on performance at audition – previous formal academic qualifications are not essential.
However, one of the following is desirable:
• Five GCSE passes and two A-Levels or
• Four SCE Higher Grade passes
• BTEC National or Higher National Certificate or Diploma with merit grades
• Foundation course
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
If an applicant requires a student visa and their first language is not English, they will need to prove their knowledge of the English language before applying for their student visa. This must be demonstrated by passing a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider or having a GCSE, A level, Scottish National Qualification level 4 or 5, Scottish Higher or Advanced Higher in English, gained through study at a UK school that they began when they were under 18.
Mountview welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is keen to support all applicants to achieve their best. If applicants have any special requirements or access needs, these should be discussed with the course leader/administrator.
Mountview is committed to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities for students in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities. No applicant will receive less or more favourable treatment on grounds of sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic origin, disability, religion and marital/parental status or any comparable grounds.
First round BA Performance auditions will take place in-person. For international candidates and those with exceptional circumstances, the option of an online first-round audition is available.
For detailed information on what you need to prepare for auditions and for audition dates visit:
Auditions and Interviews
"From the first audition, I knew that Mountview was the school for me. It has been the most incredible three years. I've met friends that I will hold dear for the rest of my life."