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BA (Hons) Theatre and Creative Writing at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Study Theatre and Creative Writing at Lancaster to explore the dynamic relationship between narrative and performance. Whether you want to focus on performing, directing, playwriting, or applied theatre, join us to shape the theatre industry of the future. In this interdisciplinary course, you will develop your creative voice by combining practice and theory.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Arts  |  Duration: Full time 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Creative Writing, Making Theatre 1: Acting, Directing and Collaborating. Year 2 core modules: Making Theatre 2: Beyond the Stage, Developing Your Writing Practice. Year 3 core modules: Making Theatre 3: Advanced Performance Project, Advanced Creative Writing Workshop.

Career pathways

Developing your professional skills is at the core of this course. Our course is very highly regarded in the profession, and our graduates are sought after within the theatre and performance sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: ABB. 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. 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. 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. 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: 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 3 years

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