Theatre & Performance Practice
University of Salford
UCAS Code: W440 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
UCAS Tariff Points of 1112 to include a minimum of 2 A Levels. General Studies accepted with 2 other A levels.
AS Levels are accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Access Course in a Media / Performance subject
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal Subject is 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
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C or 4 (or above) in English GCSE is required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include 5 or 6 (Higher Level) in a relevant subject
112 UCAS Points
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only in combination with Level 3 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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
112 UCAS Points
112 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate is accepted in combination with level three qualifications including A levels and BTECs
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About this course
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop technical and creative skills in stage management, lighting, sound and visual technologies? Do you want to work on performance sets and make a production come to life? If so, our technical theatre degree is the right option for you.
Designed to provide you with the skills you need to establish yourself in the theatre industry, you’ll also use all the latest digital technologies to create lighting, sound and scenic design for a variety of staged events. As you progress through your studies, you’ll have the chance to work in a range of contexts, from theatre productions to fashion shows.
Based in our New Adelphi building, our technical theatre degree courses are strongly focused on working with professional theatre and events practitioners, as well as students from other creative programmes. And with a range of optional modules on offer, you’ll also have the chance to specialise in aspects of technical production – be that theatre production, production management or small-scale touring.
**You will:**
- Develop the skills you need to take the first step in your professional theatre career
- Study in a creative environment while collaborating on live performance events and projects
- Choose from a range of specialised modules, from sound production and lighting to digital performance and production management
- Build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills to future employers
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Modules
You will study a core curriculum in year 1 that will give you foundational knowledge and skills across the Spectrum of theatre and performance. In year 2 you will study a combination of core and optional modules so that you can pursue your individual interests and talents and explore new areas. In year 3 you will combine taught optional modules with your own project work and practical research or a dissertation. As the course progresses from year 1 to 3, you will be given the support and guidance to enable you to work independently, to manage your time and collaborate creatively with others. You will also attend several careers focused masterclasses and presentations that will give you practical advice in many employment areas that are common to theatre and performance graduates.
The Uni
University of Salford
School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology
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