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Theatre - BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Collaborate with other students to deliver performance projects, ranging from mainstream popular practices to experimental, small-scale fringe work. Your learning of theatre-making and performance is grounded in research, so your creative practice is both entertaining and meaningful.

During each year, you’ll have a balanced mix of practical and theoretical scholarly work. In the first year, you’ll work together on the fundamentals of theatre practice, including voice, movement, acting, and devising. In the second year, you’ll specialise in drama or production. And in your final year, you’ll work with other students to refine your specialisation, culminating in a major academic project. Stage public performances of many theatre forms at different locations-be it our White Swan studios, Portsmouth’s 700-seat Victorian New Theatre Royal mainstage, local schools, heritage sites, or even the beach.

On this course, you'll have chances to work in various theatre industry positions besides acting and dramaturgy. These can include teaching, activism, marketing management, publishing, and customer service roles.

At Portsmouth, studying Theatre empowers you to build your own career as a freelance theatre practitioner or in related careers-driven by the fervour of those who love the performing arts.

Learn from experienced professionals and researchers and collaborate with your peers to create innovative and thought-provoking work
Gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of theatre practice, including voice, movement, acting, and devising
Devise your performances in our flagship White Swan Studios and Portsmouth's Victorian theatre, New Theatre Royal
Develop your critical thinking and analytical skills through theoretical modules
Specialise in drama or production in your second year
Work on a major project in your third year that will showcase your skills and knowledge in your chosen specialisation
Have the opportunity to perform your work in a public setting
Develop the skills you need to succeed in a range of careers in the theatre industry

4 years sandwich with work placement

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    29th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    131 63%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    28th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    20th

    33

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