BA Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance
Entry requirements
A level: AAB You don't need to have an A Level in Theatre or Drama. IB: 35 points BTEC: DDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level
About this course
BA (Hons) Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance, a drama degree focused on the distinct roles of the director, performer and playwright within theatrical arts. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes ambitious production and research projects alongside two fully equipped theatres and industry-standard rehearsal rooms. The first year introduces foundational elements through Why Theatre?, Theatre-Making Workshop, Histories and Politics of Theatre-Making, Approaches to Directing and Design, Performance Project: Acting, and Playwriting in Practice. The second year expands into broader contexts via Theatre Texts & Contexts, Current Trends in Theatre, Performance Project, and Collaborative Theatre-Making, with optional modules covering Playwriting for Performance, Theatre as Industry, Performance Design, and Political Theatres. The final year centres on advanced application through Independent Research Project: Proposal and Planning, Main Stage Theatre Production: Practice, Main Stage Theatre Production: Processes, Independent Research Project: Extended Essay, Independent Group Production Project, and Independent Playwriting Project.
Modules
- Why Theatre?
- Theatre-Making Workshop
- Histories and Politics of Theatre-Making
- Approaches to Directing and Design
- Performance Project: Acting
- Playwriting in Practice
- Theatre Texts & Contexts
- Current Trends in Theatre
- Performance Project
- Collaborative Theatre-Making
- Playwriting for Performance
- Theatre as Industry
- Performance Design
- Political Theatres
- Independent Research Project: Proposal and Planning
- Main Stage Theatre Production: Practice
- Main Stage Theatre Production: Processes
- Independent Research Project: Extended Essay
- Independent Group Production Project
- Independent Playwriting Project