To apply to join the BA (Hons) Acting and Performance (Top-Up), you’ll need to have successfully completed or be in the process of completing a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or an equivalent course.  Your study will need to be in a similar subject area. 

You may also be eligible if you’ve completed 240 credits of a BA (Hons) degree in a related subject and are looking to transfer for your final year.

We’ll review your previous study to make sure it aligns with the course, using our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process. This helps us ensure you’re fully prepared to succeed at Level 6.

You will also need to submit a digital audition - full information about the audition process will be sent to you when you enquire about the course. 

You can apply for the course via the UCAS website using the information below:

Course Title:  BA (Hons) Acting and Performance (Top-Up)

Institution Code: L52

UCAS Code W715

Location Codes: Liverpool L; London N; Newcastle T

Entry Point: 3

Questions ?

If you’re unsure whether your qualification is suitable or have questions about the application process, our Admissions team will be happy to advise you.  E: Admissions@lma.ac.uk  or Tel/SMS/Whats 07723 611410

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Awarded by: Regent’s University London

Tuition Fees (Full-Time, per Year): £9525

To ensure we can continue to invest in the student experience, tuition fees may rise each year of your course. For home students they will not exceed the cap set by the government. This is set out in our Terms and conditions and Tuition Fee Policy both can be found on our policies page.

Information for all Applicants who receive funding from Student Finance Wales.  ALL LMA Undergraduate courses ARE eligible for funding from SFW.  LMA courses are NOT affected by recent changes made by the Welsh Government to funding for some creative courses offered by specialist providers.   Any queries about eligibility please contact LMA directly.  

Additional Costs: Students will need suitable attire and may incur costs for tickets and project expenses.

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.

Module 1: Exploring Acting and Performance

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.

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 industries.

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 your intellectual curiosity and professional insight alongside your performance training.

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 cameras.

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.

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.