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BA Circus Arts and Physical Theatre

University of Worcester

Institution
University of Worcester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Circus Arts and Physical Theatre
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W490
Typical offer
A-level BCC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit

About this course

BA (Hons) in Performance and Design for Theatre and Screen. Core topics include Research Methods, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. The final year involves creating and touring a professional production and completing a Final Major Project equivalent. Students access dedicated circus training facilities and participate in the annual TILT festival, performing alongside industry professionals.

Modules

  • Aerial Acrobatics Level 1
  • Fitness & Conditioning
  • Physical Theatre
  • Contemporary Circus History
  • Rigging the Show
  • Aerial Acrobatics: Advanced
  • Anatomy of the Air: Aerial Science
  • Teaching & the Rehearsal Room
  • The Professional environment
  • Choreography & Composition
  • Professional Touring
  • Final Major Project – Dissertation Equivalent
  • Directing the show
  • Circus, Society & Participation
  • Aerial Acrobatics: Professional Level
  • The Business of Circus