Theatre Degrees

BA (Hons) Theatre Arts

It's a vibrant and exciting course taught by practising professional artists with expertise in their own specialist fields. We'll encourage you to consider theatre arts from many perspectives, so you build up your understanding and knowledge of what theatre arts is. You're able to study acting, directing, theatre in education, playwriting, technical theatre and production work. You can take part in public performances as part of the course and as an extra-curricular activity.

You'll be able to develop your particular interests as you go along and specialise in those areas - whether it be lighting design, costume, acting or directing. Modules in year one are compulsory, to give you an essential broad understanding of the various elements that make up Theatre Arts. In stage two you can choose which pathway to follow so that you can develop your skills and understanding in that area. In stage three, as well as undertaking a written dissertation on your chosen topic, you can specialise in the areas you feel you'll want to use in your career.

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Theatre Arts (Joint Honours)

You can combine Theatre Arts with many other subjects but some of the most popular ones include: Creative Writing, English and Popular Music. It's a vibrant and exciting three-year course taught by practising professional artists with expertise in their own specialist fields. We'll encourage you to consider Theatre Arts from many perspectives, so you build up your understanding and knowledge of what Theatre Arts is.

You're able to study acting, directing, theatre in education, playwriting, technical theatre and production work. You can take part in public performances as part of the course and as an extra-curricular activity. You'll be able to develop your particular interests as you go along and specialise in those areas – whether it be lighting design, costume, acting or directing.

Modules in year one are compulsory, to give you an essential broad understanding of the various elements that make up Theatre Arts. In year two you can choose which pathway to follow so that you can develop your skills and understanding in that area. In year three, as well as undertaking a written dissertation on your chosen topic (Independent Study) you can specialise in the areas you feel you'll want to use in your career.

Theatre Arts is offered as a minor or joint subject.

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