Turn performance from a passion into a profession, with a practice-based course that will unleash your creativity and help you join the next generation of actors and theatre makers.
Why study with us
- 2ndin the North West for overall scoreGuardian University Guide (Drama and Dance)
2024 - 3rdin the North West for NSS teachingGuardian University Guide (Drama and Dance)
2024 - 6thin the UK for overall positivityNational Student Survey (Drama) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
2023 - 3rdin the North West for teaching qualityTimes Good University Guide (Drama, Dance and Cinematics)
2024
- Develop skills in performing, directing, writing, producing and teaching within all areas of theatre-making: Immersive Theatre, Cabaret, Physical Theatre, Prison Theatre, Festival and Touring Shows.
- Create original performances in small groups, perform in tutor-directed shows and, ultimately, stage a major public performance of your own final production.
- This course has links to international festivals, offering the opportunity to visit and perform as part of your studies.
What you'll do
- Your practical classes will be delivered in our multi-million-pound facility – the Media Factory – which offers state-of-the-art ‘black box’ theatres.
- As well as the practical work, the honours route also includes a piece of extended research, either in the form of a written dissertation or a documented practice-based project.
- With your tutor’s support, you’ll devise, perform and direct small group productions in public, as well as performing in the final productions of level-three students.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
Whether you see your future performing on the stage or creating behind the scenes, our BA (Hons) Theatre and Performance course offers a vital step – with key connections, skills and experience.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is based in the School of Arts and Media
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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