Learnstone logo
Acting (International) banner
University of Essex logo

Acting (International)

Design, and Creative and Performing Arts

Taught

MFA

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

East 15 Acting School's MA/MFA Acting (International) offers intensive training for international students, focusing on core acting skills, movement techniques, and voice production. The program emphasizes individual growth and collaboration within a diverse cohort, culminating in public performances. It spans 12 months for the MA and 20 months for the MFA, with a strong emphasis on language proficiency.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. June 24, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£19,200N/A
Northern Ireland£19,200N/A
Scotland£19,200N/A
Wales£19,200N/A
Channel Islands£19,200N/A
Republic of Ireland£19,200N/A
EU£22,750N/A
International£22,750N/A

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

Modules is currently unavailable

Please check back later for updates.

About

Program Overview

East 15 Acting School offers a full-time, professional, and intensive training program for international students pursuing an MA/MFA in Acting (International).

Core Training Components

The course emphasizes the integration and mastery of various core acting skills, including:

  • Acting classes
  • Laban and Feldenkrais movement techniques
  • Somatic and Grotowski-based movement
  • Voice production and articulation
  • Received Pronunciation (RP) and singing

Theoretical Foundations

The training is rooted in contemporary industry practices and the legacy of Stanislavski, influenced by the methodologies of Joan Littlewood’s ‘Theatre...

Subject Area Information

Acting is a multifaceted discipline that encompasses a wide range of skills, techniques, and knowledge areas essential for performing in theater, film, television, and other media. Courses in acting are designed to develop a student's ability to portray characters, convey emotions, and tell stories through performance.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Acting

  • 2. Voice and Diction

  • 3. Movement for Actors

  • 4. Improvisation

  • 5. Scene Study

  • 6. Character Development

  • 7. Audition Techniques

  • 8. Acting for Camera

  • 9. Theater History and Literature

  • 10. Directing and Producing

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Critical Thinking

Career

Acting courses offer a comprehensive education that equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a variety of careers in the performing arts. Through a combination of theoretical study and practical application, students learn to bring characters to life and engage audiences across different media.

Potential Professions
  • Actor

    Performing in theater, film, television, or commercials.

  • Voice Actor

    Providing voices for animated characters, audiobooks, or dubbing.

  • Director

    Overseeing the artistic vision of a production.

  • Producer

    Managing the business and logistical aspects of a production.

  • Drama Teacher/Coach

    Educating aspiring actors in schools, colleges, or private settings.

  • Casting Director

    Selecting actors for various roles in productions.

  • Playwright/Screenwriter

    Writing scripts for theater, film, or television.

Similar courses

Contact

Loading map...
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Get expert guidance

Enhance your academic journey with the help from our experts.

Contact

Loading map...
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ
Get expert guidance

Enhance your academic journey with the help from our experts.

© 2022-2026 Learnstone