Theatre, Acting & Performance

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£18,000

About this course

Overview

Whether your ambitions are on stage or backstage, Theatre, Acting & Performance at Worcester is all about practical work. You learn theory through practice - in a wide range of venues, including our own drama studios, other local arts or theatre venues, unusual spaces such as nightclubs or disused churches, festivals, outdoor spaces and gardens. If you choose to, you can also have a work placement with a theatre, school or production company, or work within modules with youth or community groups, such as people with learning disabilities

As well as developing your acting skills, devising or writing your own performances and staging existing plays, you'll also cover the technical and practical side of the theatre experience, learning how to rig a light, for example. Furthermore, your wider study of the subject can prepare you for a wide range of careers alongside one in theatre (acting, directing, writing or technical theatre), such as teaching, or youth and community work.

Key features

  • Friendly community, with 'getting to know you' activities in Welcome Week, student societies such as Loco (musical theatre) and Spotlight (cabaret), and 'Scratch Nights' where you can try out ideas in front of an encouraging audience

  • Supportive tutors, who are also practitioners, many with ongoing performance companies

  • Visiting theatre companies, who perform for students and trips to a range of local and national theatres, or viewing national productions view live-stream

  • Links with community groups, museums and youth groups, giving you a choice of real-world settings for practising your craft

  • Opportunity to transfer to MTheatre (our four-year integrated masters programme) at the end of your first year, with an even greater focus on professional practice

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
    2319 Teaching professionals
    3414 Dancers and choreographers
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters
    2324 Early education and childcare services managers

    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
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Drama
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £18,000