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BA Applied Theatre (Community and Education)

Birmingham City University

Institution
Birmingham City University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Applied Theatre (Community and Education) - BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W490
Typical offer
A-level CCC, UCAS 96

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course; see interview arrangements below. This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 96 UCAS Tariff points / CCC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered An A Level or equivalent in Drama, Dance or other Performing Arts subjects is desirable but not essential. However applicants should be able to demonstrate as engagement with Performing Arts, such as experiences within Youth Theatre or other community theatre groups. Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 96 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts and Drama subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 96 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Merit overall

About this course

BA (Hons) in Performance and design for theatre and screen. The second year includes a six-week full-time placement with partner organisations. The final year culminates in a festival where students form professional companies to devise and perform original site-specific work. Partner organisations include Birmingham Repertory Theatre, Birmingham Hippodrome, Open Theatre, and Geese Theatre.

Modules

  • Drama for Learning 1
  • Community Stories
  • Performance 1
  • Drama for Learning 2
  • Political Stories
  • Performance 2
  • Drama for Learning 3
  • Community Project
  • Applied Theatre Festival