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BA (Hons) Fine Art and Theatre (Placement Year) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Fine Art and Theatre course at Lancaster offers a unique opportunity to explore and develop the diverse dialogues that exist between these two disciplines in ways that enhance and extend our understanding of both. You will develop a deeper understanding of fine art materials, techniques, and processes while exploring the historical, theoretical, and performative territories shared by fine art and theatre. Bridging practice and theory, this course also enables you to develop your artistic voice through innovative theatre projects.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Making Theatre 1: Acting, Directing and Collaborating, Art Histories and Contexts. Year 2 core modules: Making Theatre 2: Beyond the Stage, Theatre and Society 2. Year 3 core modules: Work Based Learning Year. Year 4 core modules: Advanced Art Practices, Making Theatre 3: Advanced Performance Project.

Career pathways

This degree supports you in developing the ambition, confidence, and skills to produce fine art at a professional level or pursue a career in the theatre and performance sector. You will understand the key entry points into the diverse pathways that artists' and theatre professionals’ careers can take, from your first experiences of installing and documenting your work, to the construction of portfolios, presentations and high-quality applications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. Access to HE Diploma: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM, ideally in Performing Arts, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D. Art and Design or a humanities subject would be considered desirable but not essential. Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. International Baccalaureate: 32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects. Theatre, Drama or Performance are considered desirable subjects, but we would also welcome an application from you if you can demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. T levels: Distinction overall. Ideally this would be in a relevant subject, although this is not essential. We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre in your application. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. Additional requirements: You will typically be asked to submit a portfolio. If you have not studied Theatre, Drama, Dance or Performing Arts as one of your qualifications equivalent to A level, then we would expect you to demonstrate experience and interest in practical theatre elsewhere in your application. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 26,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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