Our Acting degree is an industry standard training programme which prepares students to work in theatre, TV and film.

Studying Acting at Chester involves working with a dynamic, international team of tutors with a wealth of industry experience. There are a range of exciting module choices, and students are encouraged to develop their employability and graduate skills throughout the course. The Department has excellent links with the professional industry: locally, nationally and internationally.

You will work closely with directors and practitioners who specialise in a range of areas, developing productions in each year of the degree, alongside studying many other practical and theoretical aspects of performance.

The staff team currently includes experienced directors and producers for both stage and screen, applied theatre practitioners, and experts in actor training and physical theatre.

The Department is a vibrant, close-knit and supportive community of performers and practitioners, working in the excellent facilitites at Creative Campus, Kingsway.

The Department boasts impressive facilities, including fully equipped rehearsal and performance studios.

We pride ourselves on the quality of support we offer, and have a range of support packages to help support students during their time at University.

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The department boasts impressive facilities, including fully equipped rehearsal and performance studios and an outdoor amphitheatre.