Acting and Film & Visual Culture BA (Hons)

ACTING BA (HONS)

Discover your passion for Acting and Performance!

Are you ready to step into the spotlight and embark on an extraordinary journey in the world of acting and performance? Our Acting BA (Hons) programme is designed to equip individuals with knowledge and skills in the field of acting. This BA provides students with knowledge and understanding of the history and practice of acting, and the skills to apply this knowledge to real-life settings across different disciplines, as well as acting for stage and screen.

Unleash your creativity and explore the rich history and practice of acting. The course provides an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the core areas of acting (histories and contemporary practices) and the opportunity to apply theories, methods, and approaches from drama, theatre and performance. Students will gain a critical understanding of how acting plays a key role in local, national, and global contexts. They will also be supported to develop knowledge and awareness of contemporary issues in acting and the performing arts, empowering you to become a versatile and impactful actor.

Immerse yourself in a stimulating learning environment situated within the School of Creative and Performing Arts, in the heart of Liverpool and taught by professors and tutors from across Europe. This course provides an intellectually stimulating environment in which students will acquire skills of acting techniques alongside critical thinking and independent learning. The transferable skills developed through the course will be relevant to a range of careers including teaching, mentoring, educational settings, and as well as equipping students for acting for the stage and screen.

FILM & VISUAL CULTURE

Want an exciting career in the creative industries? The Film and Visual Culture course at Liverpool Hope University is perfect for you. Explore how film and media shape society! This degree blends practice and theory, allowing you to work creatively in film, photography, and animation.

The course combines creative and critical skills. You’ll get hands-on experience in filmmaking, screenwriting, photography, and animation. On the critical side, you'll explore film history and theory. You'll see how cinema reflects and challenges social and political issues.

Graduating with a Film and Visual Culture degree gives you strong skills. You'll be ready for many jobs in the creative industries.

The Film and Visual Culture course is taught by leading scholars and practitioners who work closely with you to refine your skills. You’ll enjoy great library resources, top-notch studio spaces, and access to lots of practical equipment.

Highlights of the course include:

- Regular visits from industry experts to support employability

- Course trips to regional film and culture festivals

- Study in Liverpool, one of the UK’s most filmed-in cities outside London

- Partnerships with local organisations including Toxteth TV and FACT

Choosing the Film and Visual Culture course gives you the knowledge and skills to succeed in creative fields. You'll also gain valuable professional insight.