Acting (International)

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  • University/Institute Name University of Essex
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJul 2026

Position Details (Master's)

TheActing (International)course offered by the University of Essexis an industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training program.

Through this Acting (International) course offered by the University of Essex , you will gain mastery over a wide spectrum of core acting skills. Our training includes acting classes, movement lessons based on Laban, Feldenkrais, Somatic and Grotowski techniques, voice production, articulation, RP (Received Pronunciation) and singing. Additionally, you'll have the option to take extra Stage Combat classes in the evenings.

Throughout the course, you will receive individual feedback, guidance and support from your acting tutors as well as skills tutors.

The advanced acting training offered on this course draws on contemporary industry practices and the legacy of Stanislavski, as well as the unique methodologies and ethos of East 15 itself, which grew out of the techniques, beliefs and practice of one of the UK's most historically significant theatre companies of the 20th century: Joan Littlewood's Theatre Workshop.

Your future

Graduates of this course are equipped with comprehensive, professional training and a clear, embedded process that enables them to pursue professional careers in theatre, film, TV and other creative industries globally. Our alumni are working and winning awards as actors in the USA, China, Norway, South Korea and many other countries. Several have formed their own successful theatre companies, such as LubDub and Tier 5 Theatres in New York, and have written plays that have been performed professionally in London, New York, LA, Oslo and Washington.

Courses included:

  • Acting Technique
  • Character and Scene Work
  • Shakespeare
  • Theatre Performance
  • Film, Radio and Voiceover
  • Contemporary Texts

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Position Start Date

Oct 2026