Course summary

Our Theatre and Performance degree has been developed with the Marlowe Theatre, one of the country’s leading large-scale theatres. This exciting collaboration means we can provide experience and insights from the contemporary theatre sector. With employability at the heart of our course, you’ll gain professional skills that focus on roles within in contemporary theatre and the wider creative sector, including producing, programming, stage management, technical theatre and digital technologies, and marketing and communications. You’ll be taught by a team that are either currently professionally engaged with the industry or have held significant roles within arts and performance organisations. They make up an expert team of tutors who will focus on guiding you towards your future career aspirations. Along with excellent performance venues, you’ll develop technical skills and gain practical experience in our specialist facilities, including a contemporary full-size black box theatre complete with the latest lighting rig and sound system. Top reasons to study with us

• You'll participate in shows every year where every aspect of the production, front and back of house, is managed by students.

• We have two on-site dedicated performing arts venues, a converted church with amazing acoustics, and a contemporary full-size black box theatre complete with the latest lighting rig and sound system.

• You'll examine the industry as a whole, gaining an understanding of performance, management, design and production.

• Studio 1 – is a modern studio equipped with theatre standard drapes, a lighting rig, and sound system. It contains a state-of-the-art professional standard technical booth for controlling lighting and sound, providing a superb view of the studio.

• Studio 2 – is a flexible space, equipped with sprung floor, mirrors, sound system and full soundproofing.