Course summary
Earning a degree in theatre and performance can pave the way to an array of exciting career opportunities – both on the stage and behind the scenes. Whether you’re looking to perform in front of live audiences or on screen, direct your own production or make devised performances for touring, or write your own plays or screenplays, our theatre and performance degree course will give you the tools you need to take the first step in your chosen profession. Delivering a diverse range of learning opportunities across the spectrum from mainstream stage, TV and radio to experimental performance forms and multimedia work, this theatre and performance course gives you the chance to combine academic study with practical approaches to performance. All geared towards your future career, you’ll also develop the skills and knowledge you need to establish yourself as a theatre and performance professional. What’s more, you’ll be able to choose from a wide range of options to suit your individual interests, from theatre and communities and theatre directing to playwriting, screenwriting, and TV presenting, to name a few. As your studies in theatre and performance progress, you’ll also take part in publicly performed projects, which may include devised performances, physical theatre pieces, site specific work or scripted plays, which are led by a professional director. You will: Create and perform cutting-edge theatre in a vibrant city with a thriving theatre, arts and music scene Build your professional profile and develop your career path by taking part in focused masterclasses led by leading creative practitioners Develop your creativity, acting and performance-making skills by exploring a range of live and mediated performance approaches In the most recent National Student Survey, our theatre and performance course received 93% for overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data). Visit our Theatre & Performance Practice degree CourseFinder webpage - https://www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/theatre-and-performance-practice Explore all of our Performance courses and read our helpful FAQs - https://bit.ly/3p539hp Sign-up to an Open Day or Campus Tour - https://bit.ly/3sAsT8m
Modules
Year one Critical and Textual Studies Performance in Context Performance Skills Performance Workshop Acting Methods 1 Acting Methods 2 Year two Performance Studies Performance Project Optional modules are as follows: Presenting Radio Performance and Production Singing Comedy Writing and Performance Acting For the Camera Voice and Text Introduction to Screenwriting Text and Performance Theatre Making Professional Practice (Performance) Shakespeare In Performance Introduction to Multi-Media Performance Physical Theatres Theatre and Communities Playwriting Year three Theatre Project (double module) Research Portfolio Dissertation or Practical Research Project
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W440
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level - BCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 31 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Additional entry requirements
Audition
Interview
Portfolio
Overseas applicants will need to provide a portfolio which includes an audition (2 min monologue) some written work (essay example) and a 3 minute recorded film detailing why they feel they are suitable for the course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT