To calculate your expected UCAS points, please use the UCAS Tariff calculator.
Auditions and interviews
Auditions and interviews are part of the application process for BA Acting. You will be asked to perform a two-minute monologue of your choosing (classical or contemporary) and be interviewed about your interest in the course and your possible routes for development beyond graduating.There are also opportunities on these days to take part in a group workshop, meet the whole staff team, other students already on the programme and tour the facilities.
There are also opportunities on these days to take part in a group workshop, meet the Acting staff and current students, and tour the facilities.
We also offer Pre-UCAS auditions on Open Days where you can audition, receive feedback and be informed whether you would be accepted onto our courses (should you choose to apply to us through UCAS). If you're interested in Pre-UCAS auditions please join us on an Open Day, where you can sign up.
UCAS requirements
80 UCAS points should include at least two B grades at A Level (or equivalent).
Requirements for other qualifications (including BTECs, Irish Highers, Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureates and Access Courses) are also available. For more information please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
We will make you an offer if you are within the tariff band range and you meet subject-specific requirements (where applicable).
For undergraduate programmes we will take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile, relevant non-academic achievements outlined in your personal statement, references and your motivation for study.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
We now accept IELTS Indicator test results as proof of your English language level.
Undergraduate degrees with a foundation year
The undergraduate degree with foundation year programme offers applicants without traditional qualifications or grades an alternative route to studying Acting.