BA (Hons) Acting and Performance

TRAIN IN PARIS. PERFORM ON THE WORLD STAGE

The BA (Hons) – Bachelor of Arts with Honours – Acting and Performance is a 3-year, practice-based degree taught by Cours Florent and awarded by Regent’s University London*.

This is a Level 6 qualification in the UK system, equivalent to a French Licence (Bac+3), or a US Bachelor’s Degree, and carries 180 ECTS credits within the European Higher Education Area. It enables graduates to apply to Master’s programs worldwide.

*Subject to approval.

WHY CHOOSE THE BA (HONS) ACTING AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME?

If you’ve ever dreamed of a career on the world stage, in live theatre, film or new media, the Cours Florent BA (Hons) Acting and Performance gives you the technical and artistic skills, creative confidence, and industry insight to succeed:

A Prestigious Partnership: Study at one of France’s most renowned and innovative performing arts schools, with over 50 years legacy and an international alumni network. This BA (Hons) Acting and Performance is delivered by Cours Florent and validated by Regent’s University London, a leading UK institution recognized for its commitment to global education and creative industries.
Rigorous Training & Personal Growth: Combine intensive professional training with artistic and personal development, right in the heart of Paris. You’ll explore acting for the stage and screen, rehearsal technique, voice, movement, improvisation, and ensemble performance. You will gain knowledge of technical stagecraft and audience engagement.
Multidisciplinary Career Preparation: With a strong focus on industry employability, we prepare you to thrive in theatre (classical and contemporary), film, TV, digital media, and radio. You will gain experience in traditional and contemporary performance settings, as well as studio and on-location film shoots, reflecting the real-world expectations of the acting industry.
An International Creative Hub: Cours Florent has welcomed students from over 65 countries, creating a dynamic multicultural environment. Studying in Paris offers access to a vibrant arts scene, international networking opportunities, and strong post-graduation prospects. Diversity of culture, identity, and expression are central to the programme and your artistic development.
Expert Faculty: All instructors are active professionals in the international theatre and film industries. They bring experience as actors, directors, artistic directors, choreographers, cinematographers, singers, and technicians, trained in top institutions across Europe and the English-speaking world. You’ll benefit from expert guidance and real-world insight at every step of your studies.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1 - A MODERN, HANDS-ON EDUCATION

This three-year practice-based programme is designed to logically progress students through an introduction to all aspects of theatre and film craft, and develop your unique artistic personalities, preparing you to enter and sustain a professional career in theatre, television, film, radio, and emerging new media.

Each year has a specific focus, (Foundations, Exploration, Synthesis/Performance) and is further divided into modules and/or projects targeted to build technical, theoretical, and critical competencies and synthesize all aspects of your learning.

We focus on encouraging and developing a student’s unique artistic potential by providing a solid groundwork of foundational skills, current industry insight, and technical expertise. We instruct with a view to ensemble building, as we believe collaboration, creativity, and innovation lie at the heart of artistic endeavour.

Students are encouraged to push past perceived limitations, develop their instincts, and explore the possibilities of all forms of theatre, film, and media careers.

Beyond the Stage

To succeed in today’s performing arts industries, a comprehensive knowledge is vital. You’ll study dramatic literature, film, and theatre history from classical to contemporary, with an emphasis on inclusive and identity-based performance practices. Graduates leave with deep knowledge of performance-making, current professional practices, and the technical, business, and emerging digital sides of the industry.

2 - CAREER-READY GRADUATES

Our students become not only actors, but also writers, directors, educators, and content creators, equipped to not only act, but thrive in the creative fields and carve their own paths. You will build knowledge of the acting industry, and develop audition and interview techniques, learn how to create showreels and performance showcases, and the vital skill of marketing yourself as a performer.

Interdisciplinary Approach:

Gain transferable skills that prepare you for a wide range of careers in the arts and beyond:

Interpersonal Communication
Time Management
Empathic Awareness
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Teamwork & Collaboration
Creative Entrepreneurship

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Details coming soon.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Certification Rate: New programme – no graduates yet
Degree Awarded: BA (Hons) Acting and Performance (Level 6, 180 ECTS)
Progression: Graduates may pursue Master's degrees internationally
Career Outcomes: Actors, directors, writers, educators, creators
All classes delivered in English

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

You’ll have practical classes in our state-of-the-art theatre spaces located at our Delta campus, in Paris’s thriving 5th Arrondissement, as well as other Cours Florent facilities.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Requirements:

Application, interview and audition
European high school diploma (or equivalent)
B2 level in English

How to apply:

Request your application form by emailing ba.acting@coursflorent.fr
Return your completed application.
You will be contacted for an interview and your audition/workshop*.
The admissions panel will review your application and inform you of their decision.

*Auditions or interviews take several formats, depending on the applicant’s situation. Admission is conducted via a 2-step process and via one of two routes:

1/ For student candidates not present in Paris: (1) formal, written application including letter of motivation and any supporting materials (letters of recommendation, CV, portfolios, etc.) and (2) a subsequent submission of an online audition (digital video files). Applicants whose materials meet requirements will be invited to participate in an online interview and submit a prepared/recorded (digital format) audition consisting of two monologues (classical and contemporary) - one chosen from a list provided by Cours Florent, and one monologue of the candidate’s choice and contrasting in style with the other monologue.

2/ For student candidates resident in Paris: (1) formal, written application including letter of motivation and any supporting materials (letters of recommendation, CV, etc.) and a (2a) live audition consisting of one monologue chosen from a list provided by Cours Florent, and one contrasting monologue of the candidate’s choice or (2b) the successful participation in a Cours Florent workshop with audition integrated into the workshop. During these workshops participants are provided an insight into our teaching methods and gain practical experience in acting, they benefit from the teacher’s help by the preparation of the audition. Observing the progress of a candidate over several days provides the teacher of the workshop a deeper understanding of the current skills level and their untapped potential.

TUITION & FEES

For all Students

Annual Tuition Fee: €11,000/year

These fees only apply to the 2026/2027 academic year (subject to annual increase).

Additional course costs

General living expenses are the responsibility of the applicant, Cours Florent does not offer room and board. Our office of student services can provide a comprehensive list of available resources and services in and around Paris.

Funding Information

Cours Florent is a private institution and does not qualify for public financial aid.

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