BA

Acting and Sociology

Learn more about studying Acting and Sociology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    14,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Liverpool Hope University says about their program:

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.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • 120 - 112 UCAS points
  • IB Diploma at 28 points minimum
  • 50% in a recognized foundation program

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A degree from a recognized institution equivalent to a UK honors degree

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.0 reading and writing (no individual scores lower than 5.5)

IELTS: 6.5 (for nutrition)

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 overall (no individual scores lower than 5.5)

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Scholarships at Liverpool Hope University

  • Hope Inspiring Futures Scholarship

    Official page

    Automatically awarded to international students holding an offer for any undergraduate course at Liverpool Hope University. Provides a minimum £2,000 tuition fee discount in the first year, with a further £1,000 discount in years two and three for students who maintain a 2:1 grade average. No separate application is required — it is applied automatically upon receipt of a programme offer.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    £14,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    £15,250 per year

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What is the cost of living near Liverpool Hope University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£798
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£548
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£137
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£16· Liverpool average
Monthly public transport pass£79
Monthly grocery basket£102
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£14
Gym membership£26

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Liverpool Hope University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements