Bachelor in Ba Honours Acting And Performance With Foundation Year

Tuition is 18,000 GBP per year.

Graduates from this programme emerge as versatile, industry-ready professionals equipped to pursue diverse career paths in the performing arts. Whether your ambition is to work as a stage or screen actor, a theatre practitioner, a facilitator in community arts, or a creator of original performance work, this degree provides the creative foundation and professional network to succeed. Many students leverage their training to work within independent theatre companies, digital media production, or continue into postgraduate specialisation.

This course is specifically designed for students who want to build academic confidence before diving into intensive performance training. By starting with a dedicated Foundation Year, you will hone the critical thinking, research, and collaborative skills necessary to thrive in a university environment. Once you progress to the main degree, you will enter a highly practical and supportive community located in the heart of Sheffield’s creative district.

Distinctive Creative Practice

The programme stands out through its commitment to industry engagement and global perspectives. You will not only learn the craft of acting but also participate in live briefs and collaborations with professional organisations such as Sheffield Theatres and Forced Entertainment. From the outset, you are encouraged to challenge audiences and engage with urgent social issues, ensuring your artistic voice is both relevant and impactful. With opportunities to perform at international festivals and access to professional-grade facilities, you will develop the technical expertise and the resilience required for a sustainable career in the arts.

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.