Drama and Theatre Arts

Description

Whether you want to be working on the stage or behind the scenes, our Drama and Theatre Arts programme gives you an excellent grounding in performance and theatre. The degree covers all the key practical and theoretical dimensions of theatre work, and we will train you to be a confident researcher and performer, with fantastic career prospects in the theatre and related professions. You will learn every aspect of stage production, with the chance to take part each year in a season of plays closely tied to your academic and practical work. These plays are directed by members of the Department or guest directors from the professional theatre, staged in the newly refurbished on our Selly Oak campus, and supported by our expert production staff. Students from all three years are involved in the productions by sharing responsibility for the lighting, sound, costume, stage management or as peformers in the third year.

Detailed Course Facts

• English

Course Content

First year

The Drama and Theatre Arts programme incorporates a variety of modules, many of which integrate theory and practice. In your first year you will be given a foundation in the core study and practical aspects of the programme, which will form the basis of your studies throughout the rest of your degree. To help you through the transition from school to university, the course covers the fundamental aspects of the study and practice of drama. You will work on various aspects of the study of theatre and performance and be encouraged to develop your skills in literary analysis and essay writing. You will also be introduced to the major library and electronic resources relevant to university-level study.

Second year

Here you will build on the foundation work of the first year and also have opportunities to develop a wide range of practical specialisms and study options. Practical modules are taught by core staff and visiting professional practitioners. Study modules are taught by academic staff who are researching and publishing in that particular field of inquiry.

Third year

In your third year the one compulsory element is your final year portfolio, consisting of a dissertation and a final practical presentation, both involving independent research. Your dissertation work is supported by a series of workshops, as well as one-to-one supervision meetings with your personal tutor. You are also supported by a supervisor in your final practical piece.

For your other modules you select from a menu of practical and study options. As one of your major practical options, you can choose to take part in one of a series of public performances. These productions are directed by experienced members of staff or visiting professional directors and are supported by our full-time production staff and theatre crafts students. They can range from contemporary or historical texts, to devised, site-specific pieces, and theatre in education productions.

English Language Requirements

CAE score : 80(Grade A)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

Typical offer: AAB-ABB

Additional information:

Other qualifications are considered.

International students:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 34-36 points

Standard English language requirements apply: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band; TOEFL IBT 93

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Birmingham.