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Theatre & Performance Practice BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Theatre & Performance Practice BA (Hons)
Earning a degree in theatre and performance can pave the way to an array of exciting career opportunities – both on the stage and behind the scenes. Whether you’re looking to perform in front of live audiences or on screen, direct your own production or make devised performances for touring, or write your own plays or screenplays, our theatre and performance degree course will give you the tools you need to take the first step in your chosen profession.
Delivering a diverse range of learning opportunities across the spectrum from mainstream stage, TV and radio to experiment...
Earning a degree in theatre and performance can pave the way to an array of exciting career opportunities – both on the stage and behind the scenes. Whether you’re looking to perform in front of live audiences or on screen, direct your own production or make devised performances for touring, or write your own plays or screenplays, our theatre and performance degree course will give you the tools you need to take the first step in your chosen profession.<br/><br/>Delivering a diverse range of learning opportunities across the spectrum from mainstream stage, TV and radio to experimental performance forms and multimedia work, this theatre and performance course gives you the chance to combine academic study with practical approaches to performance. All geared towards your future career, you’ll also develop the skills and knowledge you need to establish yourself as a theatre and performance professional.<br/><br/>What’s more, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of options to suit your individual interests, from theatre and communities and theatre directing to playwriting, screenwriting, and TV presenting, to name a few. As your studies in theatre and performance progress, you’ll also take part in publicly performed projects, which may include devised performances, physical theatre pieces, site specific work or scripted plays, which are led by a professional director.<br/>You will:<br/><br/>Create and perform cutting-edge theatre in a vibrant city with a thriving theatre, arts and music scene<br/>Build your professional profile and develop your career path by taking part in focused masterclasses led by leading creative practitioners<br/>Develop your creativity, acting and performance-making skills by exploring a range of live and mediated performance approaches<br/><br/>In the most recent National Student Survey, our theatre and performance course received 93% for overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).<br/><br/>Visit our Theatre & Performance Practice degree CourseFinder webpage - https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/theatre-and-performance-practice<br/>Explore all of our Performance courses and read our helpful FAQs - https://bit.ly/3p539hp<br/>Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour - https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Peel Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W440
Institution Code
S03
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
112
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Scottish Higher
104 - 112 UCAS points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Access to HE Diploma
104 - 112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
104 - 112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as the Level 3 requirement.
AS
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 112 UCAS Points Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Extended Project
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
A level
B,C,C
B,B,C
UCAS Tariff Points of 104 - 112 to include a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies accepted with 2 other A levels. Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
T Level
M
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
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