Bachelor in BA Honours Acting and Performance with Foundation Year

For Bachelor in BA Honours Acting and Performance with Foundation Year, tuition is 18,000 GBP per year.

Acting is more than the mastery of technique; it is a profound engagement with the human condition, social justice, and the power of narrative to challenge global perspectives. This programme invites you to immerse yourself in the craft of performance within a vibrant, inclusive community located in the heart of Sheffield’s Creative Industries Quarter.

Designed for aspiring performers who need a bridge into higher education, the course begins with a dedicated Foundation Year. This year cultivates the essential academic skills, critical thinking, and confidence required to excel at the degree level, ensuring you are fully prepared for the challenges of professional training. Once you transition into the degree, your learning is defined by an 'applied' philosophy, where the classroom extends into the real world through active collaborations with local theatres, filmmakers, and international festivals.

A Professional Ecosystem

The curriculum is purposefully structured to treat you as a working artist from the outset. By balancing rigorous practical workshops with industry-led projects, you will refine your abilities across diverse formats—from stage to screen—while building a professional network that includes prestigious partners like Sheffield Theatres and Forced Entertainment. Whether you are developing your 'actor's toolkit' or producing work for the Future Now Festival, the programme prioritises your growth as an individual performer while sharpening your collaborative and self-authored creative voice.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.