Drama: Applied Theatre and Community Performance
Goldsmiths, University of LondonUndergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama
A-Level Entry
BBB
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000
About this course
Why study BA Drama: Applied Theatre and Community Performance at GoldsmithsAt a time when the politics of climate, disability, economics, gender, race, and sexuality are increasingly contended, performance has a unique role to play in creating a better, fairer future. The BA Drama: Applied Theatre and Community Performance degree explores the practice of theatre and performance in community and educational settings, for social, political and personal change. You will learn about the relationship between arts and activism, particularly in the fields of politics, international relations and sociology. You will be offered a grounding in the skills and understanding of theatre in socially engaged contexts. As well as working in theatres and other arts settings, you will engage with work in schools, community settings, the criminal justice system and festivals. The BA Drama: Applied Theatre and Community Performance course will educate and develop you as a critically thinking, creatively articulate, politically informed, self-reliant, collaborative, socially engaged artist in contemporary theatre and performance. Our students come from diverse backgrounds and enthusiastically embrace our blend of practice and theory, producing their own innovative and original work. Students on the programme contribute substantially to the vibrance of the Department of Theatre & Performance, as well as College life more widely. You will have access to unique workplace networks in inner London through the work placement option and outward-facing modules. Students often undertake both paid and voluntary opportunities to enhance their career profile. Our staff are exceptionally well qualified to deliver the degree. You will be taught by an exemplary team of Goldsmiths artists and academics who not only teach and mentor you, but also lead their own creative projects and publish their own academic work Join a community – our alumni are involved as mentors and allies, our staff are friendly and accessible, and we promote a supportive and generous working culture.
This degree is ideal if you have a passion for using performance for social change. You will learn performance and facilitation skills, while exploring the ideas that underpin them.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher BBC
BTEC DDM
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: London
Avg. Salary: £27,000
Part-time
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: London
Avg. Salary: £27,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2319 Teaching professionals
3414 Dancers and choreographers
3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
2324 Early education and childcare services managers
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Drama
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £27,000