Theatre BA (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Brunel’s Theatre course will equip you with specialised skills in acting, theatre making and musical theatre while providing a robust academic foundation. This unique blend nurtures your development as a versatile artist and critical thinker. Balancing studio practice with theory, you'll benefit from instruction by internationally renowned industry professionals and academics within specialist facilities.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Arts and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, foundational modules will provide you with a rigorous understanding of Theatre, allowing you to pinpoint your specific interests. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: DR16aa - Why Performance Matters, DR16bb - Performance and the World, DR16cc - Acting, DR16dd - Making Theatre; Year 2: DR26cc - Performance Perspectives, Performance Lab; Year 3: Contemporary Theatre Project, Drama, Theatre, and Performance Dissertation.

Career pathways

A Theatre degree from Brunel not only equips you with the skills to thrive as a versatile, critically informed creative person in an ever-shifting economic landscape but also fosters the development of resilient, critically thinking citizens prepared for the challenges of the professional world. Our commitment goes beyond shaping versatile artists; we aim to nurture individuals capable of navigating the complexities of the workforce.

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