Theatre & Performance Practice BA (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus 1

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

Location

Peel Park Campus 1

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Drama, Dance & Cinematics
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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 ...Read more

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

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Drama
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Drama graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Drama graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Patrick
11 Feb 25

The societies are great and you meet a load of people to hang out with, its also close to city centre so the night life is easy to get..Read more

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keira
02 Mar 23

it’s supportive with loads going on, the tutors are friendly and i feel like i’m learning a lot. i don’t have really any complaints...Read more

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Extended Project:

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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):

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

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

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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

Popular A-level subjects

Drama

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Drama
68%
English Literature
38%
Media Studies
27%
History
13%
English Language
13%
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Patrick
11 Feb 25
Theatre & Performance Practice BA (Hons)
The societies are great and you meet a load of people to hang out with, its also close to city centre so the night life is easy to get...
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keira
02 Mar 23
Theatre & Performance Practice BA (Hons)
it’s supportive with loads going on, the tutors are friendly and i feel like i’m learning a lot. i don’t have really any complaints....
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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