The acting industry is constantly looking for multi skilled performers. Acting at The Mill School of Performance sits within our University Centre Leeds (UCLeeds). At The Mill, we offer a wide range of acting skills and opportunities on our degree to reflect the full spectrum of acting jobs within the industry.
A 'Generalist Actor' allows a wider scope for employment. Theatre, TV and Film Production companies and Games and Animation creators are in need of actors who can sing, dance, perform stage combat, operate puppets, and have circus aerial skills. We will provide you with the opportunities to learn these essential skills as well as acting techniques, to help you carve a sustainable career in the industry.
What's next
On successful completion of this programme students can continue onto a Top Up Level 6 Course or employment.
Job opportunities may include:
Professional actor
Director
Producer
Workshop Facilitator
Presenter.
September 2025
Leeds City College
University Centre Leeds,
Park Lane,
Leeds,
LS3 1AA, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
September 2025
Prime Studios
94- 96 Kirkstall Rd,
London,
United Kingdom,
LS3 1HD, United Kingdom
UCAS Tariff Points: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which would normally be in an Acting-related subject
A Levels: 2xD grades one of which to be in an Acting-related subject
BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade in an Acting-related subject
Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in an Acting-related subject
T Levels: Acceptable in an Acting-related subject
GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.