BA (Hons) Contemporary Theatre and Performance 36 months Undergraduate Program By University of the Arts London |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-120QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

28,570 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

On this course you’ll create contemporary theatre productions and new forms of performance. You will do this in collaboration with other students.

The course will give you the opportunity to develop as a:

  • collaborative theatre-maker
  • creative entrepreneur
  • innovative performance practitioner.
You will plan, design, develop and deliver performance projects. These will be for theatrical and non-theatrical locations and contexts. Your work will engage with contemporary culture. This course will enable you to work in an ensemble and to form a company or collective.

Program overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

On this course you’ll create contemporary theatre productions and new forms of performance. You will do this in collaboration with other students.

The course will give you the opportunity to develop as a:

  • collaborative theatre-maker
  • creative entrepreneur
  • innovative performance practitioner.
You will plan, design, develop and deliver performance projects. These will be for theatrical and non-theatrical locations and contexts. Your work will engage with contemporary culture. This course will enable you to work in an ensemble and to form a company or collective.

Admission requirements

80+
169+
51+
24+
6+

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are one or a combination of the following qualifications:

  • 2 A Levels at grade C or above
  • Pass at Foundation Diploma in Acting, Performance or Art and Design (Level 3 or 4)
  • Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Pass at UAL Extended Diploma
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma
  • Or equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum
  • And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C)
Entry to this course will also be determined by the quality of your application, looking primarily at your portfolio of work, personal statement and reference.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

9,250 GBP
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International Students

28,570 GBP
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UAL brings together 6 renowned Colleges and the recently founded Creative Computing Institute, each with a unique culture, philosophy and focus. The Colleges have a long established, global reputation for producing outstanding work:


UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the University has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.


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Open Days provide a great opportunity to learn about UAL’s courses and facilities, speak with current students and even get application advice. You will get to meet staff and students and gain in-depth information about undergraduate courses, fees and funding. It’s your chance to start to experience life at UAL. The University has a full programme of in-person and online events for you to learn more. Take a look at UAL’s  upcoming Open Day events.

 

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If you have questions about any of UAL’s courses, complete an enquiry form on your chosen course page.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design in the 2021 QS World University Rankings®, for the third year in a row, and is Europe's largest specialist university for art and design.

UAL brings together 6 renowned Colleges and the recently founded Creative Computing Institute, each with a unique culture, philosophy and focus. The Colleges have a long established, global reputation for producing outstanding work:


UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the University has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.

 

Postgraduate study at UAL

UAL offers a range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts at postgraduate level.

As well as MA courses, the University offers Graduate Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, an Executive MBA and MSc qualifications, all delivered by inspiring and supportive teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists. Whatever your chosen discipline, a postgraduate course at UAL will allow you to grow creatively and professionally.

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Learn more about postgraduate study at UAL.

How to apply

Individual course pages contain all the information you need to apply, including application forms and entry requirements.

Use UAL's Course Finder to search for a specific course.

Postgraduate funding

UAL has a range of bursaries, scholarships and awards open to postgraduate students. Learn more about UAL's range of available postgraduate scholarships and funding.

 

Facilities

Each of UAL’s Colleges boasts specialist equipment and facilities, including stunning galleries, dramatic workspaces and performance venues. Students have access to a range of learning resources — including archives and special collections, with items dating from the 15th century to the 21st — and can borrow materials from all of the College libraries.

Find more information about the University’s specialist art and design facilities.

Open Days

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The University has a full programme of in-person and online  Postgraduate Open Days. that take place at each of the six Colleges. Check out UAL's upcoming Open Day events.

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