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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Earning a degree in theatre and performance can pave the way to an array of exciting career opportunities – both on the stage and behind the scenes. Whether you’re looking to perform in front of live audiences or on screen, direct your own production or make devised performances for touring, or write your own plays or screenplays, our theatre and performance degree course will give you the tools you need to take the first step in your chosen profession.Delivering a diverse range of learning opportunities across the spectrum from mainstream stage, TV and radio to experimental performance forms and multimedia work, this theatre and performance course gives you the chance to combine academic study with practical approaches to performance. All geared towards your future career, you’ll also develop the skills and knowledge you need to establish yourself as a theatre and performance professional.What’s more, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of options to suit your individual interests, from theatre and communities and theatre directing to playwriting, screenwriting, and TV presenting, to name a few. As your studies in theatre and performance progress, you’ll also take part in publicly performed projects, which may include devised performances, physical theatre pieces, site specific work or scripted plays, which are led by a professional director.You will:Create and perform cutting-edge theatre in a vibrant city with a thriving theatre, arts and music sceneBuild your professional profile and develop your career path by taking part in focused masterclasses led by leading creative practitionersDevelop your creativity, acting and performance-making skills by exploring a range of live and mediated performance approachesIn the most recent National Student Survey, our theatre and performance course received 93% for overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).Visit our Theatre & Performance Practice degree CourseFinder webpage - https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/theatre-and-performance-practiceExplore all of our Performance courses and read our helpful FAQs - https://bit.ly/3p539hpSign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour - https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
104 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 - 31 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff Points of 104 - 112 to include a minimum of 2 A Levels.General Studies accepted with 2 other A levels.Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
104 - 112 UCAS pointsPerforming Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
104 - 112 UCAS PointsPerforming Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
104 - 112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course.Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Extended Project Qualification is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
104 - 112 UCAS PointsPerforming Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Irish Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
Performing Arts or similar subject. If not studied relevant subjects personal statement needs to show performance/drama/comedy/media background/experience.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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