Theatre & Dramatic Arts degrees in Manchester

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UCEN Manchester

5 theatre-dramatic-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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Facilities (5) - I truly believe that my degree is perfectly accommodated for just by looking at the facilities on offer. Not only that, but the actual hive bar is brilliant and there is lots of space for everyone. Location (3) - Although the building itself looks fabulous where it is, to get there you have to cross a very busy main road that sometimes can be dangerous and with it being outside of the AO arena, it makes it hard being there when a concert or show is on. With that being said however, the fact it is barely a 10 minute walk from Victoria station makes it very easy for me as a commuter. Student Support (4) - I believe that UCEN goes above and beyond when trying to support students, particularly with their schemes on offer to help those less financially stable. The only thing I’d say is maybe make it a bit more obvious where to access these support by putting posters up around the campus. Campus Look and Feel (5) - It is clear that there has been a lot of work gone into the campus itself which makes it a really beautiful and welcoming place to be. The campus actually featured on the latest season of Waterloo Road so I am pretty sure that this only goes to show how incredible it is. Student Life (4) - As far as I am aware, as a commuter student, the campus is brilliant for somebody like me as I can easily get there everyday providing the trains are running, but I do feel that with the location of the campus, students find it relatively difficult to find accommodation on offer around it, and therefore, this can make it difficult for students to really get to grips with student life when not being close to the campus or city centre. Students Union (5) - The students union is always thriving, there is always something going on that they have put together in the hive, and it is really a pleasure to get involved in these things and take a break from the degree for a moment. Whether that be painting or putting on a movie night, they really do go above and beyond. They also promote our concerts and events which is lovely to see.

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Theatre and Performance - BA (Hons)
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  • Acting
  • Advanced Performance Skills
  • Autobiographical Performance
  • Contextualising Contemporary Performance
  • Devised Performance
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Vocal Studies and Performance - BA (Hons)
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  • Acting Through Song
  • Advanced Ensemble Singing
  • Advanced Skills for the Vocalist
  • Advanced Solo Singing
  • Contextualising Performance
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Manchester Metropolitan University

2 theatre-dramatic-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The location is great being close to town and the facilities are extremely modern and easy to use and understand, however the student support is extremely messy and must stop saying to people ‘it’s part of the university experience’

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Drama and Contemporary Performance - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Critical Perspectives 1
  • Performing
  • Project 1
  • Theatre Making
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Acting - BA (Hons)
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  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL ANALYSIS
  • CONTEXTUALISING PRACTICE 1: CRITICAL REFLECTION
  • MOVEMENT: THE ACTOR?S BODY 1
  • REHEARSAL PROJECT 1: CONTEMPORARY REALISM
  • REHEARSAL PROJECT 2: CREATING A WORLD
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University of Manchester

2 theatre-dramatic-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 1st
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The main thing I love about Uni of Manchester is that there is the campus feel that really makes you feel like a university student but also you are really close to the rest of a big city! I also have to mention the main library - shout out to purple obviously... an exceptional place to study. I will miss it so much when I've gone! UoM could be improved by making sure that courses are made more social! Apart from medicine, I don't know of any other course that makes an effort to mix the student populations of the course. In my undergrad, I knew about 5 people and that's it! There weren't really other opportunities for us to mix and to meet new people.

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Music and Drama - BA (Hons)
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  • Approaches to Musicology
  • Theatre & Performance 1 - Texts
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Drama - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Performance Practices 1
  • Performance Practices 2
  • The Art of Film
  • Theatre & Performance 1 - Texts
  • Theatre & Performance 2 - Concepts
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University of Greater Manchester

3 theatre-dramatic-arts courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 89th
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The course I am on, the staff are very supportive, very helpful and knowledgeable. The uni itself is a little outdated, not enough places to sit at breaktimes, and not enough facilities such as kettles and microwaves. Library is good and staff are very helpful

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Year 1
  • Advanced Musical Theatre Techniques
  • Major Project With Research Skills
  • Musical Theatre Showcase
  • Professional Practice and Self Promotion
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Year 1
  • Advanced Street Dance Styles and Hip Hop Artistry
  • Hip Hop Theatre Showcase
  • Major Project with Research Skills
  • Self-Promotion and Professional Practice
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