Theatre & Performance Practice

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

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBC

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

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 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.

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. You will:

Create and perform cutting-edge theatre in a vibrant city with a thriving theatre, arts and music scene Build your professional profile and develop your career path by taking part in focused masterclasses led by leading creative practitioners Develop your creativity, acting and performance-making skills by exploring a range of live and mediated performance approaches

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our theatre and performance course received 93% for overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).

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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC - BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
BTEC DMM

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

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
Salford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Drama
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000