Theatre and Performance

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

UCAS Points

112 points

About this course

Do you love practical learning and making performance? Are you passionate about theatre, why it’s important, and how it can be useful in the contemporary world?

Our BA Theatre and Performance degree works with your interests to help you become independent, innovative theatre makers. At Northumbria, you will:

  • Learn through practice and be taught by award-winning, internationally celebrated lecturers in a student-centered teaching environment.

  • Develop skills and gain experience that prepare you for work in theatre, the creative industries, and beyond.

  • Work directly with industry professionals and gain real-world experience.

  • Develop a final year production, working as a small “theatre company” with your peers, positioning you as a future creative leader.

    Our degree is practice-led, critically rich and grounded in the North East theatre industry. Our students and graduates work with venues like Live Theatre, Northern Stage, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, as well as schools, care homes and local authorities. In fact, one of our graduates founded Newcastle’s highly successful Alphabetti Theatre, championing original work from emerging artists.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

    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

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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
    Newcastle upon Tyne
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Drama

    Offered by

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Newcastle upon Tyne

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