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Theatre and Performance (Top-Up)

University Centre St Helens

UCAS Code: W441 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

University Centre St Helens

UCAS Code: W441 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

All candidates will be required to attend an interview to assess suitability for level 6 study and must have achieved 240 credits from; FdA Theatre & Performance, or an equivalent related FdA qualification from another institution, or HND Performing Arts (with equivalent units, which meet prior learning requirements for year 3 study).

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About this course

Course option

1year

Full-time | 2025

This degree is designed for students who have already completed a relevant level 5 qualification in a related subject.

This highly practical degree aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals, with a strong emphasis on individuality and creativity. The degree is suited to actors, directors, creators and physical performers who are driven to explore innovative, and at times challenging, theatre-making and performance.

Students will develop the skills and attributes needed to devise original creative works in the area of contemporary theatre practices.

Modules

Contemporary Theatre Performances, Performance as Research Project, Live Brief: Platforms and Events, Networking and Professional Preparation, The Creative Performer 3: The Solo Performer.

Assessment methods

The majority of this degree is practical and performance-based, with a mix of solo and group work in several different potential formats. Reflection and analysis are also essential skills and will be assessed in a variety of potential ways such as presentation, written documentation, archive, and practical demonstration. There are no written examinations.

Tuition fees

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England
£8,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,250
per year
Scotland
£8,250
per year
Wales
£8,250
per year

The Uni

Course location:

University Centre St Helens

Department:

University Centre St Helens

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