Theatre and Creative Writing with Placement BA (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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The Theatre and Creative Writing BA is ideal if you want to learn more about the richness of theatre past and present, while incorporating your passion for creative writing. On the theatre side of your degree, youll develop creative skills in a range of practices such as acting, applied practice, devising/theatre making, digital theatre, musical theatre, physical theatre and writing for performance. On the creative writing side of the course, youll get to explore a number of writing styles ...Read more

The Theatre and Creative Writing BA is ideal if you want to learn more about the richness of theatre past and present, while incorporating your passion for creative writing. On the theatre side of your degree, youll develop creative skills in a range of practices such as acting, applied practice, devising/theatre making, digital theatre, musical theatre, physical theatre and writing for performance. On the creative writing side of the course, youll get to explore a number of writing styles including journalism, screenwriting, comedy writing, short stories and the contemporary novel. Youll also grow your knowledge through an understanding of the concepts and models used in the practice and study of theatre, together with the themes and techniques used by historic and contemporary authors. By studying at Brunel youll become part of a rich community of creative students, artists and academics and have a variety of opportunities to collaborate through, for example, acting, theatre making, writing and production.Careers and your futureProfessional skills such as collaboration, critical reflection verbally and in writing, and engagement with different forms of creative practice are embedded into the modules through all three levels. Production, budgeting, design for specific audiences, working in the community and strong CV writing are all covered in the final year of the course. Brunel Theatre BA lecturers have long-established links with many theatre venues and other businesses across the creative industries, and theyre always ready to help you find the right place to grow your specific interests. There are options for a short or year-long work placement to develop your professional profile while on the course.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
28 Feb 23

The majority of uni life is really good. The staff are supportive and helpful and the facilities are good quality. The only major downside is that it's quite difficult to..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 19

I feel satisfied with Brunel. The supervisors, lecturers and staffs are knowledgeable and supportive. I will definitely recommend this uni to others, especially PhD..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

M Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

M Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

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including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C or above)

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in any subject and A level grade C

in any subject with A levels grade BB

in any subject.

in any subject and A level grade C

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,430 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19,430 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19430 Per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Feb 23
Theatre and Creative Writing with Placement BA (Hons)
The majority of uni life is really good. The staff are supportive and helpful and the facilities are good quality. The only major downside is that it's quite difficult to...
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SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 19
Theatre PhD
I feel satisfied with Brunel. The supervisors, lecturers and staffs are knowledgeable and supportive. I will definitely recommend this uni to others, especially PhD...
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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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