Module 1: Studying Acting and Performance

Get to know the performance world you’re stepping into. This module introduces you to the rich history of acting and performance – from iconic practitioners to game-changing moments in theatre and screen. You’ll learn how performance genres are shaped and how the industry works, while also developing essential academic skills like research, referencing, and presenting your ideas clearly. Through a mix of online lectures and hands-on workshops, you’ll explore how debates around the arts influence the way we perform today.

Module 2: Screen Acting 1

Step into the world of screen acting and learn how to adapt your skills for the camera. You’ll explore everything from shot composition and set etiquette to interpreting scripts and bringing characters to life on screen. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a cast, you’ll gain experience using cameras, sound equipment, and working with a crew in a studio setting. Plus, you’ll learn to give and receive feedback, building confidence and professionalism in front of and behind the lens.

 Module 3: Acting Skills and Techniques

This hands-on module builds your foundation as a confident and capable performer. You’ll explore key acting pillars—voice, movement, improvisation, and devising—through practical workshops and ensemble activities. Learn to shape characters, respond to creative prompts, and work collaboratively to bring original ideas to life. With input from a variety of performance techniques and practitioners, you’ll sharpen your ability to create, connect, and perform with intention and technique.

Module 4: Acting Live Performance

Bring it all to life in front of a live audience. In this module, you’ll develop and perform a wide range of material, both in the studio and on stage. Through ensemble rehearsals and performance workshops, you’ll build professional rehearsal discipline, develop original ideas, and showcase your versatility as a performer. You’ll also reflect on your strengths and set goals for your future in the industry – all while gaining real-world performance experience.

Module 1: Studying Acting and Performance

Get to know the performance world you’re stepping into. This module introduces you to the rich history of acting and performance – from iconic practitioners to game-changing moments in theatre and screen. You’ll learn how performance genres are shaped and how the industry works, while also developing essential academic skills like research, referencing, and presenting your ideas clearly. Through a mix of online lectures and hands-on workshops, you’ll explore how debates around the arts influence the way we perform today.

Module 2: Screen Acting 1

Step into the world of screen acting and learn how to adapt your skills for the camera. You’ll explore everything from shot composition and set etiquette to interpreting scripts and bringing characters to life on screen. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a cast, you’ll gain experience using cameras, sound equipment, and working with a crew in a studio setting. Plus, you’ll learn to give and receive feedback, building confidence and professionalism in front of and behind the lens.

 Module 3: Acting Skills and Techniques

This hands-on module builds your foundation as a confident and capable performer. You’ll explore key acting pillars—voice, movement, improvisation, and devising—through practical workshops and ensemble activities. Learn to shape characters, respond to creative prompts, and work collaboratively to bring original ideas to life. With input from a variety of performance techniques and practitioners, you’ll sharpen your ability to create, connect, and perform with intention and technique.

Module 4: Acting Live Performance

Bring it all to life in front of a live audience. In this module, you’ll develop and perform a wide range of material, both in the studio and on stage. Through ensemble rehearsals and performance workshops, you’ll build professional rehearsal discipline, develop original ideas, and showcase your versatility as a performer. You’ll also reflect on your strengths and set goals for your future in the industry – all while gaining real-world performance experience.

Module 1: Exploring Acting and Performance

Delve into the deeper themes and debates that shape the world of acting and performance. In this module, you’ll explore how live and recorded works are interpreted and received by audiences, analysing political, social, ethical, and cultural issues. You’ll gain the skills to research and apply theoretical perspectives, use digital tools to support your analysis, and examine the sustainability of creative practices in today’s arts industries.

Module 2: Screen Acting 2

Take your screen acting to the next level by exploring different genres and camera setups—from film and TV drama to commercials and soap opera. You’ll learn to work effectively on single and multi-camera productions, refine your characterisation techniques, and analyse professional screen performances to improve your own. You’ll also gain practical experience filming on location and in the studio, while adapting to new technologies shaping today’s screen industry.

 Module 3: Advanced Acting Skills and Techniques

This dynamic module builds on your foundational training, helping you become a more versatile and reflective performer. Through targeted voice, movement, and devising workshops, you’ll explore global performance traditions and integrate various techniques to suit different roles and styles. You’ll also evaluate your progress, reflect on your creative journey, and plan how to meet your long-term goals in acting and performance.

Module 4: Staging Classical and Contemporary Performance

Master the craft of performing classical and modern works through intensive studio practice. This module develops your understanding of staging techniques like blocking, space, and audience connection while exploring contrasting performance styles. You’ll work with iconic texts and innovative new material, staging both a short classical scene and a full-length contemporary production in a professional theatre setting.

Acting Major Performance

Step into the world of professional theatre with a major performance project that brings everything you’ve learned to life. You’ll work collaboratively with your peers to plan, rehearse and stage a complex production—mirroring real-world industry practice. Along the way, you’ll explore different styles and interpretations, take creative risks, and build a deeper understanding of ethical and sustainable production values. This is your chance to showcase your stagecraft and acting ability at a high level in front of a live audience.

Acting Performance Showcase

This is your moment to shine. In your final showcase, you’ll create a bespoke selection of performance material that shows off your talent, versatility and unique voice as an actor. Working independently and with others, you’ll present a portfolio to a professional standard—designed to grab the attention of future employers and casting agents. From simulated auditions to final performance, everything reflects real industry expectations, giving you the tools and confidence to launch your career.

Promotional Portfolio
Prepare to launch your dance career with a comprehensive promotional portfolio. You’ll learn how to market yourself professionally through showreels, websites, digital branding, CV writing, and promotional materials. Industry insight sessions and career planning workshops will help you identify your target audience and employment sector while giving you the tools to present yourself confidently to agents, employers, casting directors, and producers across the performance ndustries.

Industry Investigation
Take control of your learning by researching a topic that reflects your personal interests and future career goals within the creative industries. You’ll explore an area of contemporary debate, emerging trend, or professional issue in depth—applying research skills, critical analysis, and academic writing techniques to create a fully developed research project. This independent investigation allows you to showcase

At LMA, your acting journey is powered by a hands-on, collaborative learning experience that mirrors real-world industry practice. You’ll train in professional-standard studios, rehearsal spaces and screen environments, learning through a mix of practical workshops, studio-based training, lectures, and group seminars.

From day one, you’ll work closely with tutors who are active professionals in acting, directing and screen performance. You’ll explore techniques in voice, movement, devising, screen acting, classical and contemporary text, ensemble work, and more — all taught through exciting, immersive sessions. You’ll also have opportunities to work in simulated audition settings and gain experience performing for live audiences and camera.

Assessment is designed to reflect the professional world, focusing on your practical skills, creativity and personal growth. You’ll be assessed through live and recorded performances, creative portfolios, presentations, research tasks and reflective journals — giving you the chance to show your strengths in varied, industry-relevant formats.

This approach ensures you’re not just learning how to act — you’re learning how to thrive in the modern performance industry.

Key skills you will develop 

• Professional Acting Technique
  Master core acting skills across stage and screen, including voice, movement, improvisation, and text work.
• Screen Acting & On-Camera Presence
  Gain confidence performing in front of the camera, develop screen-specific techniques, and learn how to adapt your craft for film, TV, and digital media.
• Creative Collaboration
  Learn how to work as part of an ensemble, devise original performance material, and rehearse professionally with directors, casts, and crews.
• Textual Analysis & Interpretation
  Explore classical and contemporary texts in depth and learn how to bring complex characters and scripts to life for modern audiences.
• Performance Creation & Stagecraft
  Take part in live productions and develop skills in rehearsal technique, staging, blocking, and audience engagement.
• Industry Awareness & Professional Development
  Build knowledge of the acting industry, develop audition technique, create showreels and showcase performances, and learn how to market yourself as a performer.
• Reflective Practice & Career Planning
  Develop your voice as an independent artist, refine your personal style, and plan your next steps into the industry with a focus on sustainability, ethics, and personal growth.

Graduates of BA (Hons) Acting and Performance are well-prepared for a wide variety of roles across the performing arts and creative industries.  With a professional showcase and performance portfolio behind you, you’ll be ready to take your next steps into the performance world — or carve your own path in today’s exciting creative industry landscape.. You might go on to work as:

• Stage and Screen Actor
  In theatre, film, TV, online platforms, or immersive experiences.
• Voice Actor
  For radio, podcasts, gaming, animation, and audiobooks.
• Devising Artist / Theatre Maker
  Creating your own work or collaborating in new performance companies.
• Presenter / Host
  Across media platforms including live events and broadcast.
• Drama Facilitator / Youth Theatre Practitioner
  Working in education, community arts, or outreach projects.
• Further Training & Postgraduate Study
  Progress to MA courses, specialist training, or teacher training in the arts.

• Duration: 3 Years
• 2025/26 new entrants at Level 4, Level 5 and Level 6, UK – full time £9275
• Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
• Location: Liverpool or London campuses
• Awarded by: Regent’s University London

LMA is currently unable to accept international applicants who would need a Student Visa to study in the UK.

Additional Costs Associated with your Course:

You should anticipate the following additional costs associated with your course;

Clothing Items to enable you to follow the expected dress code for your course.  Initial outlay from new at the start of the course approximately  £100 – £120

All students on the Acting course are required to follow an “all black, neutral clothing” dress code for all practical workshop and rehearsal sessions.  Clothing and footwear should preferably be logo free. Items worn can include Black jeans, Black leggings ,Black T-shirt  Black sweatshirt / hoodie, Black LMA Hoodie or T-shirt,   Black shoes / trainers.

Costs for Optional Trips to Shows and Performances – Approx £75.00 per year.

You can apply for the BA (Hons) Acting and Performance  course via UCAS – LMA Institution code: L52 Course code: W415

Campus codes: Liverpool – L  London – N

Standard Entry Criteria for the course is 96 UCAS points, along with successful audition  – further details can be found on the UCAS website.