1. University of Essex
  2. BA Acting and Physical Theatre

BA Acting and Physical Theatre

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University of Essex | Loughton
Loughton, East of England
Duration
-
Estimated Fee / Year
GBP $22,600
A-Level Requirement
EE
Intake
Oct

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Acting
  • Physical Theatre

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Studying in Loughton, East of England

The Loughton Campus is where the East 15 Acting School located at.
The Loughton Campus is where the East 15 Acting School located at.
Loughton, East of England (City)
University of Essex
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  • Location : Rectory Lane, Loughton
  • Nearby : a five-minute walk from Debden Underground station
  • Getting here : Public transport via train (Loughton Campus is short walk from Debden Underground station which is on the eastbound Central line service (Epping branch); via bus (National Express offers frequent coach services from all over the UK to Victoria bus station in central London. You can then travel by London Underground to Debden.
  • Faculties : Home to East 15 Acting School
  • You'll arrive at a campus with state-of-the-art study and performance facilities, nestled in the stunning grounds of a country house.

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

A-Level
EE
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

Entry Requirements Details

EE, or 32 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6 (5.5)
Pearson (PTE)
50 (42)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
GBP $22,600*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
October
Duration
-

Living Cost in Loughton, East of England

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Living costs with rent

GBP $1,100 - $1,400 / month
Rent / month
GBP £500 - £600
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + GBP $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Requirements

Applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Be restricted to students who are overseas fee payers and are entirely self-funded
  • Be ordinarily resident in one of the countries specified in the eligible regions list
  • Register for the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex in October 2026-27
  • Students receiving sponsorship covering full fees by an outside body or government organisation are not eligible for this scholarship
  • Students from the University of Essex International College (UEIC) Pathway are not eligible

Awards Details

  • Fee waiver of GBP 5,000 for first year of study only
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Requirements

  • This scholarship is available for first year degree only.
  • Students must have obtained 34 points or above in the International Baccalaureate.
  • These scholarships are available to both Home and Overseas fee payers with any funding status.
  • Students must register for the first year (Year 1) of a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex in October 2026-27.
  • Students must have received an offer of admission for entry to the University of Essex for 2026-27 and must actively make Essex their firm choice.
  • The award can be held in conjunction with any other University of Essex scholarships.
  • Students studying University of Essex Online courses, delivered by the University of Essex.
  • Students must register for a full-time undergraduate degree at the University of Essex with first enrolment at the University of Essex in 2026-27.
  • This scholarship is available for the first year of study (Year 1) at undergraduate level in 2026-27 only.
  • Courses leading to the award of a Diploma of Higher Education, Bachelors Degree, Integrated Masters (four years).
  • The following students are NOT eligible for this scholarship regardless of meeting the above criteria:
    • University of Essex International College (UEIC) Pathway students.
    • Students on Higher/Degree Apprenticeship courses.
    • Students studying University of Essex Online courses, delivered in partnership with Kaplan Open Learning.
    • Students whose tuition fees are already subject to a course related discount e.g., LLB Licence English and French Law.
    • Students awarded the scholarship who defer entry to following academic years will be ineligible to receive the award and will be considered in line with the terms and conditions that apply in the new proposed year of entry.
    • Students transferring into the second and third year from another institution.
    • Students directly continuing from one course to another (for example from Foundation degree or HND on to the final year of an honours degree).
    • Current students whose first year of undergraduate study at the University of Essex, was prior to academic year 2026-27.

Awards Details

  • Fee waiver of GBP 2,000 for your first year of study

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University Intakes

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October 2026 Intake
14 January
October 2026 Intake
30 June
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