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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Theatre, Acting and Performance
University Centre Rotherham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Theatre, Acting and Performance course at University Centre Rotherham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
•Minimum of two GCE A-Levels to include a drama-based subject
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W4R4
Here's what University Centre Rotherham says about its Theatre, Acting and Performance course.
About this Course:
This course offers a broad practical curriculum underpinned by academic study, with the opportunity for you to influence the way you work. The main pathway is acting however, we do offer alternative modules for the musical theatre pathway.
You will gain an insight into the creation of new work, acting and performance in a range of styles from classical to contemporary using first class facilities and equipment. You will discover the theoretical and historical backdrop to theatre, acting and performance and will obtain the industry-desired skills and contacts.
You will work with professionals and highly-skilled staff, go on trips and take part in invaluable workshops, including Open Minds Theatre, RADA workshop, Boal Workshops, Crucible theatre visits and a short film school residential with media. ?
The in-house and touring performance projects have an excellent reputation and offer numerous opportunities for the application of theatre.
Modules Include: Year 1 -Approaches to Acting 1
-Acting with a Mask
-The Empty Space: (Devising Innovative Performance)
-Theatre in Education and Community Arts
-Preparation Process and Production: Making it Happen
-Historical Context of Performance
Musical Theatre pathway will do Singing and Movement for performers.
Year 2
-Approaches to Acting 2
-Site Specific Performance 1 and 2
-Performing Shakespeare
-Performance Study and Demonstration
-Stage to Screen
Musical Theatre will do Dance and Acting for Musical Theatre
Year 3
-Integrated Final Performance
-Creative Arts Research (Dissertation) (Written and Practical or just written)
-Personal and Professional Development- Industry Placement
Musical Theatre pathway will continue with a final Musical Theatre Performance
Progression:
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Progression into acting, directing and arts related pathways, including stage management, script writing or working freelance in community or youth workshops.
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Further study on a PGCE or continue your studies to achieve a Master’s degree.
? Entry Requirements:
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64 UCAS Points or the equivalent in A-Levels
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A relevant Level 3 qualification
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GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent
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Students that haven't studied a drama-based subject will be accepted, if passion and ability are evident.
If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.
Source: University Centre Rotherham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Visual & Performing Arts
Location
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus | Rotherham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Theatre studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,900 per year |
| Scotland | £6,900 per year |
| Wales | £6,900 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,900 per year |
University Centre Rotherham student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University Centre Rotherham
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University Centre Rotherham students who took the Theatre, Acting and Performance course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
high
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
73%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
73%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
70%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
64%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
73%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
64%
med
Organisation and management
64%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
low
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
70%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
55%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
55%
low
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University Centre Rotherham graduates who took Theatre, Acting and Performance - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.2k
Third year after graduation
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