School of Humanities and Performing Arts
BA (Hons) Acting
Train to be a professional actor with the Theatre Royal Plymouth and University of Plymouth and benefit from a unique partnership. Our vocational course provides professional standard training, offering you key skills and industry expertise. You’ll be taught in The House, our stunning new theatre, where you’ll learn to make and promote your own performances, equipping you for a career in today’s diverse theatre industry.

Join Plymouth Conservatoire
This programme is delivered through Plymouth Conservatoire - a unique partnership between the University and Theatre Royal Plymouth, providing training and professional experience that will set talented students apart in today’s arts and creative industries.
Conservatoire Academic Excellence Bursary
This £1,000 bursary is awarded in recognition of outstanding academic achievement to all first year students enrolling in 2019 who achieve 144 UCAS tariff points or above.