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BA Theatre & Performance

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Explore the cultural and historical practices of theatre-making. Gain a thorough understanding of production, design, directing and immersive performance.
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BA Film & Television

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Attain a wider knowledge of screen cultures, styles and industries. Develop the technical skills you need to explore film and television with confidence and creativity.
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BA Film & Theatre

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Move between media and broaden your thinking. Explore different forms and collaborate in the production of film, television and theatre work. 

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Joint courses in Art

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Develop a critical understanding of contemporary art, film and/or modern theatre with this four-year combined degree.

BA Art and Film
BA Art and Theatre
BA Art and Film & Theatre

Joint courses in Creative Writing

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Hone your writing skills and explore the important relationship between creative writing and film and/or theatre.
BA Creative Writing and Film
BA Creative Writing and Theatre
BA Creative Writing and Film & Theatre

Joint courses in English Literature

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Gain a thorough understanding of literature and the dynamics between writing and performance on stage and screen.

BA English Literature and Film
BA English Literature and Theatre
BA English Literature and Film & Theatre

Your future career

Many of our graduates go into the creative sectors. 97% of  leavers were in work and/or study 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18; First Degree responders from Film, Theatre & Television).

 

You'll develop skills that are highly valued across the creative industries, opening up a diverse range of career opportunities. Many of our graduates have gone on to work for institutions such as the Arts Council, BBC, ITV and the British Film Institute. Others have joined with or founded independent creative ventures.

 

Read about our creative connections

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Fees, funding and scholarships

There is a variety of funding support available to our undergraduate students. You may be eligible for government loans, grants or bursaries.

 

Students from the UK can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. UK students may also be eligible for other grants and bursaries depending on their circumstances.

 

Undergraduate fees and funding

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"There is always an opportunity for us to ask all the questions we may have about every aspect of theatre. Being able to discuss various ways of working that have proved effective for others also gives us the chance to understand who we are as practitioners."

 

Tegan Hopgood, BA Film & Theatre graduate

 

Read more about life in the Department

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Your application

You can apply online for all of our courses via the national admissions service, UCAS.

More about the application process

Interview days

Have you already applied for your course? In addition to your formal application, you will be invited to an interview day.

 

These days are a great opportunity for you to visit the campus and find out more about your course.

More about interview days for applicants