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Psychology and Theatre - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

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University of Derby
UCAS CODE: C8W4

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Psychology and Theatre share a core aim in analysing interpreting representing and understanding humans and the world we inhabit Our degree exposes you to a wide variety of methods to explore and understand the human mind and behaviour from both scientific and artistic perspectives KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas making you a more versatile graduate The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society if you major in Psychology Learn from inspiring lecturers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Psychology and Theatre Part of your course will be delivered at Derby Theatre a fully equipped professional theatre and major live performance venue allowing you to gain valuable industry experience and contacts as you learn Specialist facilities include our observation suite eyetracker equipment and Babylab for Psychology SPECIALIST FACILITIES Our psychology facilities are used for both teaching and research They include computing labs with specialist software for designing experiments and research Youll use a range of psychological recording equipment such as the latest eyetracker equipment for analysing eye movement and our Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children Our Theatre students learn from professionals at the professional producing and learning Derby Theatre in the heart of Derby city centre YOUR CAREER Psychology and Theatre have their specific career paths but they also give you transferable skills that are sought by employers in a broad range of jobs and industries Students from a Theatre discipline regularly go on to successful careers in the theatre industries for example as actors directors theatre crew artistic directors of their own theatre companies and other arts professionals Alternatively many students go on to postgraduate study and employment in a wide variety of professions like teaching marketing public relations Studying psychology opens doors to many different sectors and professions anywhere an understanding of people is valued so your career options will be broad STUDY OPTIONS On the Joint Honours programme there are different pathways of study available You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 16,900per year

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    71st

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    94th out of 118 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    105 51%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    75th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    20th

    14

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