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Acting and English
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Our Acting & English course has a 100% student satisfaction rate.
National Student Survey, 2024
Develop your acting skills to a professional standard, while exploring English literature, and gain a deep understanding of the relationship between text and performance.
We offer the only combined actor-training and English degree in the UK, allowing you to develop your acting skills while studying English literature, giving you a firm knowledge base from which to work in either field.
Acting is the practical realisation of text and is closely linked to the discipline of English. This unique combination of study will open up many options for work or further academic study. You’ll have a range of options, which will allow you to tailor the' course to fit your particular interests, and have the chance to develop allied skills such as theatre directing.
Acting classes cover acting for both stage and screen, and will include substantial workshop performances as well as public productions in the final year, including the opportunity to present your own fully supported show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
When you leave the course you’ll be armed with a career action plan, a show reel and significant experience in both acting and English.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- QW34
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
CCDIncluding English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMMMinimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Higher English at Grade B or A Level English at Grade C.
Access to HE Diploma
M: 45 creditsPass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 45 Credits at Merit. English must be studied at Level 3.
Scottish Higher
BBCCIncluding English.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26 pointsAward of Diploma with 26 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 5, 5, 5 including English.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3H3, H3, H3, H3 at HL including English
Scottish HNC
Pass HNC Acting and Performance or another performance based subject with grade B in the graded unit. Grade C in Higher English is also required.
T Level
PT Level must be completed in a English/Literary subject or A Level English may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include English at grade B.
A Level - BBB to include English.
HND - Pass HND Acting and Performance or HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts with grade B at SCQF Level 8 in all graded units. Higher English at C or A Level English at C also required.
An Acting audition and interview are also required for this course.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
Including English at Grade C.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
Additional entry requirements
- Audition
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1
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Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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