14 of the Best Acting MA Courses in the UK | Backstage Guides - Backstage

Deciding to do an MA (Master of Arts) in acting is an intensely individual decision which people arrive at for a host of different reasons by Backstage Staff.

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Perhaps you’ve done a degree in a different subject altogether, but through engagement with a drama society, you’ve discovered that acting is your calling. An MA can offer a stepping stone to the acting profession and give you the training and connections you’ll need to succeed.

Or maybe you skipped university altogether and found your way into acting through a different route – music, dance, or something entirely unrelated. After a number of years as a professional performer, you might want to deepen your skills and apply academic rigour to your practical experience.

Many will go into an MA programme directly from acting-related BA courses. Perhaps you want to focus on an area of acting you didn’t get to fully explore in your BA. You might want to deepen your connections or continue studying rather than dive into the daunting freelance lifestyle. A lot of actors struggle through their 20s and truly come into their own in their 30s and beyond – so it’s a good opportunity to use some of that time honing your craft rather than your bartending skills...

...A range of factors will influence your choice, whether geographical, academic focus, or time (most MAs take one year but some take two or even three), but Backstage has picked out a selection of courses that deserve to be on your radar.
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