Theatre Industry Practice - BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

What is special about this course?

Are you a born performer who loves treading the boards? Maybe you prefer making things happen behind the scenes, as part of the production team that pulls everything together? Broaden your knowledge of the current theatre industry and develop the skills you need to work in a variety of theatre and performing arts areas, on this comprehensive skills-led BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice.

Created by industry professionals in response to local student demand, join this tailor-made course and build your experience with hands-on training, culminating in live theatre productions and performance opportunities such as traditional theatre production, community theatre, educational workshops, technical installation, and design.

Immerse yourself in a range of theatre-based disciplines, including performing, directing, producing, arts tutoring, stage management, and technical areas such as lighting and set design. Learn from expert practitioners, gain hands-on experience via a placement module of your choice, and engage with extra-curricular workshops and master classes delivered by industry professionals.

Let us support you as you grow in knowledge and confidence, before taking your experience out into the world to enjoy a sustainable and rewarding career in the vibrant and creative world of theatre.

Special features

• Guest lecturers/workshops from industry professionals
• Work placement with related organisations and freelance professionals
• Various performance and production opportunities
• Opportunities to work in a variety of industry venues
• Collaborative work
• Creation of a production company
• Theoretical, practical, and entrepreneurial approaches to the theatre industry