Course summary
Create unique theatre experiences that represent the world around you. Make work that speaks about the issues that matter to you. Explore traditional and contemporary forms of drama and theatre on this practice-led course. You will reimagine and celebrate pieces of theatre as you play and experiment with a range of forms and techniques. Study the history of 20th and 21st century drama and performance to give you a context to your practical work. We want you to make the kind of performances you want to see in the world. You will write, direct and perform. Select the modules that match your passions and become an expert in your chosen field. We will help you to find your own unique voice and style. With an emphasis on contemporary performance, you will be encouraged to respond to social and political events that you feel passionate about. Your performances will help you, and your audience, understand our rapidly changing world. You will gain excellent experience of working independently and alongside other students across the course. You will be taught by experts who are practising artists themselves. We will encourage you to immerse yourself in exciting opportunities including: Performing in our end of year outdoor performance Field Trips Establishing your own theatre company Working with established theatre companies Working with visiting artists.
Modules
Modules may include: Year 1: Acting Making Ensemble Performance Big Ideas in Performance Ensemble: Political Performance Workshop Facilitation Spoken Word Performance Theatre for Social Change Movement for Performance Year 2: Politically Engaged Practice 1 Politically Engaged Practice 2 Artist as Witness Auto / biography and Performance Acting For Screen: The Performer as Auteur Acting Vignettes Children and Young People Performance in Social Context Physical Theatre Politics and the Play Re-Performing Dance Archives Site Specific Dance Writing after Beckett Year 3 Dissertation Company: Research and Development Company: Commision and Actualisation Independent Project: Drama and Theatre
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
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:
- W400
- Institution code:
- Y75
- Campus name:
- York St John University
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
For Second Year entry, applicants must have completed the first year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 120 credits. For Third Year entry, applicants must have completed the first and second year of Higher Education in a similar subject with a total of 240 credits. Applicants will need to submit a transcript of their completed study, and offers will be subject to a mapping exercise of modules to ensure an appropriate alignment of course content. Please be aware that transfer applications are subject to availablity of space on the selected academic year of your chosen course. For more information on the transfer process, please see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/transferring-to-york-st-john-university/. If transferring to the final year of a course containing a placement or study abroad year, you must have also completed a placement or study abroad year prior to starting the course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/performance/drama--theatre-ba-hons/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
International | £14000 | Year 1 |
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
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX